2024-01-10 00:58:05
That we live in a digital age is an absolute reality. For children today, the main form of entertainment is mobile and the tablet. Everything is good in its right measure since an indiscriminate use of technology, especially in a function as vital for health as sleep.
The body’s internal clock is called the circadian rhythm.
Our body’s internal clock is responsible for regulating dream appearance. This clock is known as the circadian rhythm, whose main protagonist is melatonin, which is a soporific hormone that induces sleep.
When the sun goes down daily, the absence of light is collected by the retina and sent to the center of the brain, which is where the secretion of melatonin occurs. However, the production of artificial light via mobile or tablet It signals to our internal clock that the “day” still lasts, delaying the production of melatonin and this, in turn, makes it difficult for us to fall asleep.
Children will have trouble getting up if they use their cell phone before going to sleep.
This is something that also happens with televisions in the bedroom and watching programs before going to sleep and, in addition to children, it can affect adults. As a consequence of this use of screen, there is, today, a greater Difficulty getting to sleep. Prolonging tasks by checking your phone, watching programs or playing games further contributes to losing hours of much-needed restful sleep.
If children use their cell phone or tablet before going to sleep, they will have problems getting up, they will feel fatigued and this will ultimately affect their daily performance. Therefore, to avoid this vicious circle, it is best to learn healthy sleeping habits; Avoid, as far as possible, our children using tablets or mobile phones before going to bed and resume the healthy habit of telling a story or reading a book since sleep is health and reconciling it is essential.
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