Star 2 – Staff Writer
“There is no magic number for the hours of sleep a person needs in order to function in a rational and productive way. Some people naturally need more sleep than others, and alternatively we hear of high-functioning adults in responsible jobs who famously survive on as little as four hours a night. However, research clearly tells us that getting a sufficient amount of sleep is vital for good health and well-being. Children, in particular, require enough sleep to grow and develop, and to enable them to perform to their full potential. A good night’s sleep leaves them feeling refreshed and alert for the day ahead, ready to concentrate and engage fully in school and social activities.”(more)