Can you believe another school year is upon us? Rather than wait until the start of school, our team at AFC Urgent Care Levittown wants you to get prepared now when it comes to getting your children back into a regular school routine!
Why Are Routines Important for Children?
One of the main benefits of going back to school is getting back into a routine. Although summer can be fun, it can also be filled with a little bit of chaos since the routine is no longer in play.
Routines are especially important for children because they help them not only gain an understanding of time management, but they also are able to establish important health routines, such as brushing teeth, getting enough sleep at night, etc.
Benefits of Routines
- Less stress
- Better sleep
- Improved overall health
- Boost in self-esteem
- Increased motivation
How Much Sleep Should My Child Be Getting Each Night?
According to the National Sleep Foundation, school-aged children should be getting around nine to 11 hours of sleep every night.
Sleep is extremely important for children. When kids are unable to get enough sleep, they have trouble navigating their emotions. In addition, they have impaired learning, behavior problems and diminished academic performance. Therefore, sleep is vital to having your children succeed this school year and in life in general!
Ways to Get Children to Sleep Better
- Establish regular bedtimes.
- Relax before bed.
- Wake up at the same time each day, even on weekends.
- Keep naps during the day short.
- Avoid eating and drinking right before bed.
- Turn off all electronics at least an hour before bedtime.
