Getting children to sleep earlier is beneficial for mothers’ mental health. Oh, really?
In today’s rather unsurprising parenting news, a study has been published indicating that putting kids to bed earlier contributes positively to a mom’s mental well-being. This research, which is refreshed biennially, consistently reaches the same conclusion: moms need some personal time at the end of the day to maintain their sanity.
“This information is crucial for parents, many of whom understand the importance of sleep for their children but may not fully grasp how significant bedtime is,” noted lead researcher Dr. Alex Taylor, a research fellow at the Melbourne Institute of Child Health. The findings reveal that children who go to bed early enjoy a higher quality of life related to health, and their mothers experience enhanced mental health. In this study, “early to sleep” is defined as being tucked in by 8:30 p.m.
This is revolutionary! I thought my nightly ritual of wrestling with my kids over bedtime, sweating as I struggle to pull pajamas over their wiggly bodies, and collapsing on the couch with a glass of wine at 10 p.m. (which I inevitably spill) was the healthiest option for everyone. All I needed to do was “put them to bed” earlier? Fantastic!
“So parents, getting your kids to sleep early isn’t just beneficial for them; it’s good for you as well,” Dr. Taylor affirmed. Thanks for that insight. I’m eagerly awaiting your next groundbreaking study on the color of the sky.
Parents of that one perfect child under two years old seemed to share this news enthusiastically on their social media, basking in their exceptional parenting skills and the joy of their content little ones—who, by the way, can’t yet climb out of their cribs or plead for snacks. Meanwhile, the rest of us chuckled in resignation and tried not to dampen their spirits.
I find it amusing how these studies imply that some parents keep their kids up until the wee hours. The reality is that our children are still awake because somewhere along the line, we’ve struggled with bedtime. Or, we’ve been working all day and wish to spend a few moments with our kids before they hit the sack. Not every aspect of parenting is a choice; sometimes, it’s just the way life unfolds.
Research teams, we appreciate you shedding light on the painfully obvious once again. Perhaps your next endeavor could explore the benefits of providing children three nutritious meals a day instead of letting them snack from a jar of candy.
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In summary, a recent study highlights that getting kids to bed before 8:30 p.m. significantly benefits both their health and their mothers’ mental well-being, confirming what many parents have already suspected.