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Healthy brains need sleep: A message from Project WAHOO

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Your brain is “the boss” of your body. Many different parts of your brain work together so you can function. Sleep is vital for brain health!  This video is one of a series of four, aimed at the middle school age group. It is recommended that these kiddos get 8-11 hours of sleep each night. Watch this video to learn more about the importance of sleep. It’s not just great info for kids, it’s a great reminder for all ages. Please share this video with the special kids in your life!

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The video series is brought to you by the Warren Coalition, Project WAHOO, and the Virginia Foundation of Healthy Youth. Project WAHOO (Working to Achieve Healthy Outcomes and Opportunities) is a coalition of agencies concerned with reducing childhood obesity lead by the Warren Coalition. WAHOO is made possible by a grant through the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth.

Members include: Warren Coalition, Warren Co Parks and Rec, Skyline and Warren County Middle Schools, Warren Memorial Hospital, Warren Co Backpack program, Hilda J Barbour, Amy and Morgan Sajeski.

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