Sleep and Learning: The Magic that Makes Us Healthy and Smart [Hardcover]

This book has incredibly valuable information about the importance of sleep. It is practical and down to earth. It speaks to regular people. The strategies are real, and the suggestions for improving sleep for our children and ourselves are doable. Truly a must-read for parents and educators.Plaford's well-written and very interesting book on sleep could not come at a more appropriate time. With our fast-paced and super-active society, sleep is something that many of us feel we can easily give up. We do not realize the effect lack of sleep has on our body and how important sleep really is. Chock-full of information, this book gives us a new perspective.Gary R. Plaford once again writes a book that connects brain research to a problem facing our world. Now more than ever, there does not seem to be enough time to sleep. What happens with sleep deprivation in terms of health and education is explained. This is a must-read for all ages to find out practical solutions to a problem that needs our immediate attention.Gary Plaford's book is an easy read and chock-full of useful information and practical ideas for anyone working with young people. Plaford writes as if you are in the room and he is telling you what he has learned with wonderful stories and humor to illustrate his points. I highly recommend this book to anyone working with children.If we want to make an impact on both the physical and mental health of individuals in our society (which impacts mortality rates, health care, health insurance rates, the aging process, etc.) we need to begin by educating our youth about the relevance of sleep on these issues.The gradual and cumulative sleep deprivation that many students endure not only makes them too tired to focus well but also hampers memory consolidation and motivation. If we really want to improve school performance and graduation rates, we cannot afford to overlook something as basic and critical as sleep. Additionally, if we want to make an impact on both thlW