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How to Get Kids Back on a Sleep Schedule for the School Year
Experts recommend gradually shifting kids' bedtimes earlier before school starts to improve focus and reduce anxiety, with tailored sleep needs by age, according to pediatricians.
- Experts advise setting earlier bedtimes 15 to 30 minutes a week or two before school starts to help children adjust smoothly to new routines.
- This recommendation comes as children often face anxiety and cognitive load that can affect sleep and day-to-day functioning during back-to-school transitions.
- Pediatrician Dr. Gabrina Dixon and sleep expert Dr. Nitun Verma emphasize that good sleep helps kids learn, stay focused, and function throughout the day.
- Sleep needs differ by age, with preschoolers requiring up to 13 hours, tweens 9–12 hours, and teenagers 8–10 hours of sleep nightly to perform best.
- Starting earlier bedtimes and talking with kids about their anxieties can ease stress and promote better sleep habits, potentially improving school readiness and daily function.
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Learn how to restore healthy sleep schedules for your children before returning to school with these tips from expert pediatricians.
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It's that time of year! Here's how to get your kids back on a sleep schedule before school starts
Experts recommend setting earlier bedtimes a week or two before the first day of school or gradually going to bed 15 to 30 minutes earlier each night.
How to get children back on a sleep schedule for the school year
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP Science Writer After a summer of vacations and late nights, it’s time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year. “We don’t say ‘ get good sleep ’ just because,” said pediatrician Dr. Gabrina Dixon with Children’s National Hospital. “It really helps kids learn and i…
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