Quality sleep boosts success at school

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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.

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