2012年8月6日 星期一

What Cartoons Your Child Watches Can Affect How They Sleep

What cartoons your child watches can affect their sleep habits, according to a new study, published in the journal Pediatrics.chanelwatche are become more and more popular at watch Children who watched age-appropriate programming slept better than children who watched shows that were meant for older kids, researchers said.

Researchers looked at 565 preschool-age children and found that those who watched education programming,Shop discounted buychristianlouboutin, such as Sesame Street, slept better than those who watched superheroes fighting or slapstick comedy shows.

"Content that's funny for older kids can be too violent for really young children," Michelle Garrison, study author and researcher with Seattle Children's Research Institute,We offer a dive-in to the amazing world of sexylingerie with our direct reviews. told ABC News. "We really don't want them exposed to any violence at all."

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"That kind of media content really models good social skills, like empathy, cooperation and problem solving," Garrison told ABC News. "And we found that taking steps to reduce violent media produced tangible and sustained effects on sleep."

Researchers said it's clear that what programming children watch affects their sleep habits, though it's not clear how exactly it works.

"An 8-year-old can watch superheroes and understand that it's not what happens in real life," Garrison told HealthDay. "But the same content can be overwhelming and scary for a 3-year-old. The idea that people might just explode is scary for a 3-year-old."

Garrison said it's possible the shows cause nightmares, though she is not exactly sure. Either way, it's clear children should not be exposed to violent programming, she said.

"Trying to reduce media violence is an important goal for all families," she said. "And the good news is: There's lots of great, healthy content out there for preschool children, a lot of positive options."

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