Here's a breakdown of some of the effects on kids when they sleep on the floor:įor kids who sleep in chairs, on couches, or curled up on the floor, bedtime isn't much fun. For all these reasons and more, it's incredibly important for kids of all ages to get enough rest on a daily basis-and beds are a big part of that. The CDC reports that children and young adults who don't get a good night's sleep can face health problems ranging from obesity to physical injury-and on top of that, they may have emotional and behavioral issues. How did you feel the next morning? Were you irritable, frustrated, uncomfortable, or just plain unhappy? Did you have a hard time focusing on your daily tasks?įor kids without beds, all of these feelings are a daily reality. Think back, for a moment, to the last time you weren't able to get a good night's sleep. increased levels of depression and anxiety.Side-effects of the National Bed Crisis on children are: Whether they're homeless, sleeping in a car, or curled up in a nest of clothes because they can't afford a mattress, these children are losing all the important benefits of a good night's rest.
Did you know that, all across America, kids from needy or struggling families are sleeping on the floor because they don't have a safe, comfortable bed? Today we'll take a closer look at the National Bed Crisis, what it means for kids, and how you can help.