Sleep
School-Night Sleep: Resetting the Clock Before Day One
A gentle plan to help kids shift from summer nights to school mornings
Long summer evenings can push bedtimes later, but school days run better when kids are well-rested. The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that most school-age children need 9–12 hours of sleep each night, and teens need 8–10. Moving bedtime all at once can lead to battles and tired mornings. A slower reset—shifting sleep by 15–30 minutes every few days—helps the body adjust. A calm, predictable bedtime routine makes the switch easier on everyone.
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