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Back to School Sleep Tips for Your Child

Date: 08/26/24

A healthy sleep routine is important for everyone, but especially for children. Sleep can affect your child’s performance in school and overall well-being. We have gathered to help your child get better sleep this school year.

Children need more sleep than adults. Not getting enough sleep can affect your child’s performance in school and other daily activities. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) children between the ages of 6 and 12 should be getting 9 to 12 hours of sleep every night.

Here are some tips to help your child get better sleep this school year:

  1. Set a regular bedtime routine and stick to it. This could include brushing their teeth, reading a book and going to bed at the same time every night.
  2. Encourage them to avoid big meals close to bedtime.
  3. Make sure they only use their bed for sleeping.
  4. Suggest they do homework and play in areas other than their bedroom.
  5. Limit their use of phones and computers before bed.

For more information on healthy sleeping habits and how they benefit your child, review Superior’s Sleep Education flyer (PDF) or visit the resources below.