Better sleep habits for the school year
While the freedom of summer vacation is every child’s dream-come-true, parents know the inevitable bedtime and morning routines are fast approaching. Achieving a successful Back-to-School sleep routine requires parents to plan ahead.
“Parents should start adjusting sleep schedules three weeks before school starts,” advises Dr. Monita Mendiratta, director of Pediatric Sleep Medicine at the Maimonides Infants & Children’s Hospital. “In order for your child to be prepared for Back-to-School, the whole family should return gradually to a regular evening and morning schedule.”
An additional incentive for parents and children is this: numerous studies have shown a good night’s sleep means better grades in school. Mendiratta says that most children ages five through 12 need 10-12 hours of sleep per night.
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