As summer vacation comes to an end, many parents are preparing their kids for the new school year. One crucial aspect is adjusting sleep schedules to ensure children are well-rested and ready to learn.
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00:00As the new school year approaches, it's essential to get children back into a regular sleep routine.
00:05After months of staying up late and sleeping in, the shift to early mornings can be a tough adjustment.
00:11But experts say it's crucial for a child's academic performance and overall well-being.
00:17If your sleep is not on point, it's kind of going to set you off on the wrong foot.
00:23If you're not getting enough sleep or good quality sleep before you go to school,
00:27that's going to make for a tough year. You might not be able to concentrate as well or think well in school.
00:32One of the most effective strategies is to gradually adjust your child's bedtime by 15 to 30 minutes earlier each night.
00:40The slow transition gives their body clock time to reset without causing too much disruption.
00:45Establishing a calming bedtime routine is also key.
00:49Encourage activities like reading or listening to soothing music.
00:53Experts say limits screen time before bed.
00:56Screens are notoriously bad around our bedtime. Not just the light that comes from the screen that signals to our brain
01:02that maybe we're supposed to be awake rather than going to sleep, but also the things in our phone.
01:08So it's kind of like falling asleep with your front door open. There's something out there.
01:13Maybe your mind is just thinking, what could be going on over there? Let me just check really quickly.
01:18It just doesn't allow you that period of relaxation that's necessary right before you fall asleep.
01:24Well-rested kids tend to be more alert, better able to concentrate and generally in a better mood throughout the day.
01:31So as the school year approaches, now is the time to start making those adjustments
01:36as small changes can lead to big benefits once the school bell rings.
01:40For AccuWeather, I'm Allie Reed.