Sleep plays a crucial role in the development of young minds.
In addition to having a direct effect on happiness, research shows that sleep impacts alertness and attention, cognitive performance, mood, resiliency, vocabulary acquisition, and learning and memory. In toddlers, napping appears to be necessary for memory consolidation, executive attention, and motor skill development.
A good night’s sleep is fundamental to good health, good academic performance, and a positive way of living. Too many children in our community have to sleep on cold, hard floors or in other uncomfortable conditions. Our volunteers do their best to help them, with one bed at a time.
As a volunteer with Good Knights, I have witnessed first hand the amazing work these folks do. A good night’s sleep can be a game changer for a child. The smiles from the children keep me coming back.