Why Some Parents Allow Their Child to Become Sleep-Derived

“Chronic sleep deprivation degrades one’s ability to recognize the impairments induced by sleep loss,” N Eng J Med 363:27, December 30, 2010.

If a parent is chronically sleep deprived, (s)he might not recognize the symptoms of sleep deprivation in their older child who might have frequent tantrums, outbursts, or melt-downs near the end of the day.

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Marc

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