Well, the evidence is in.  It is not a good idea to play video games after homework to “relax” before going to bed.  Playing a heart-pounding computer game may make it harder for your student to get to sleep and remember what they just learned from their homework. 

This study and research is in from the journal Pediatrics this month.   It involved 11 healthy 12-14 year-old boys who had no sleep complaints and who were not taking any medications.

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