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Helping Children Adjust to New Routines and Sleep After Back-to-School

Once school is back in session, children face new routines and responsibilities that can impact their sleep. Here’s how these changes might manifest and ways you can support them through this transition.

Common Sleep Challenges After Back-to-School

Accumulated Fatigue: The first days of school can be exhausting. Kids need to readjust to busy days, which can leave them feeling more tired than usual.

Difficulty Falling Asleep: Stress from homework, new subjects, a different teacher, or a new group of classmates can make it harder to unwind at night. They might struggle to settle down in the evening.

Nighttime Wake-Ups: Worries related to school can cause nighttime awakenings, disrupting their sleep.

Disrupted Sleep Routine: Even with the return of a more structured schedule, it can be tough to maintain a consistent bedtime routine, leading to fatigue for both kids and parents!

How to Help Your Kids Sleep Better

• Maintain a Bedtime Routine: Try to stick to regular sleep hours, even after the school year starts, to help children relax and sleep well.

• Talk About Their Worries: Encourage them to share what’s bothering them at school or daycare. This can help them feel calmer before bed.

• Organize Homework and Lessons: Help them plan their homework and activities so they don’t feel overwhelmed.

• Engage in Calm Activities Before Bed: Suggest quiet, relaxing activities like reading a book or gentle stretching to help them wind down.

• Watch Their Diet: Avoid sugary foods late in the day. Opt for light, healthy snacks in the evening.

• Pay Attention to Signs of Fatigue: If your little one seems especially tired or irritable, they may need to go to bed earlier to catch up on rest.

The Importance of Sleep After Back-to-School

It’s normal for sleep patterns to be disrupted after the start of the school year due to the return of routines and new demands. By supporting our little ones through these changes, we can help them adjust to this new stage. Good sleep is essential for their overall well-being, so don’t hesitate to put these tips into action to help them rest well.