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When kids think about back to school, it’s all about clothes and school shopping. For parents, it’s how to prepare for the change. Sleep patterns are all messed up, and we need to figure out how we can sleep better for this school year. Routines need to be established again because summer seems to be free for all in some homes, mine included.
Getting the kids into a routine needs to happen a couple of weeks before school starts. We will start out by going to bed 30 minutes earlier than work up to an hour. By the time school starts they will need to be in bed by 9 pm. My husband and I are both big believers in getting plenty of sleep for school (actually in life). We grew up with many distractions and not enough sleep, so it is important we establish rules and routines for our kids. Now they might not like it now, but in the future, they will thank us!
“Well rested parents are important too “Sufficient sleep should be a priority for the entire family. A well-rested parent is in a better mood, more efficient, more organized, more productive, has better relationships – not to mention healthier. It is important that parents set the tone;
power down at least an hour before bedtime.” , Terry Cralle, RN, MS, Certified Clinical Sleep Educator from the Better Sleep Council
This school year we are doing a couple of things differently like we created a NO CELL PHONE overnight in the bedroom. Everyone, including us parents will leave our cell phones (charging) in the living room. We all need a break from our cell phones. During the summer no matter what time of the day my kids were always on their phones and as a parent that concerns me. So I spoke with my husband, and we came up with a plan to help them ease back into a night time routine that will benefit them all around. Habits take time so; please allow at least two weeks.
Our Back To School Plan: Two Weeks Before School Starts:
- Bedtime is 9:30 pm and then 9 pm the week before school
- No cell phones/laptop in bedroom after 9 pm
- No TV watching after 9 pm
- Read magazine or book for 30 minutes
- They don’t know this, but I spray their bed sheets and pillow with Lavender every night.
Teens need sleep, and it’s my job to make sure they do, so they might not like these rules, but they do respect them. Another important sleep issue is their BED! Having a mattress that supports quality sleep is important. I want them to be able to get a good night sleep
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Getting them to bed early.
Start going to bed early weeks before school begins.
All wonderful ideas. My tip would be bathed/shower and nothing loud or chaotic after seven. I’m wow’d that Restonic has been making mattresses since the thirties! That is a lot of practice toward perfection.
I’m amazed you can get your older kids to bed by 9. I remember fighting it tooth and nail. My own kids weren’t cooperative about it either. I like the No Phone Zone.
These are great tips. It is so important to get enough sleep especially for kids. I will have to check out Restonic for more great tips!
My kids have to put electronics away early so that they can unwind a bit. They read instead which helps them unwind a bit.
These are such great tips! My nephew has problems of getting bed to early and my sister has been having problems about it. Will share this to her!
We have always had a hard time getting the kids to sleep. This summer we are way off schedule and school is starting in just 2 weeks. These tips are very helpful.
This is a great tip, looks like a solution for our every year’s problem.
This is so true. No matter how much you tell your child to get some sleep if their mattress is not comfortable and does not provide the right support, they won’t listen to you. A good quality mattress is an investment in your child’s health.
It is so important for kids to go to bed early at night. Sometimes, sleeping is hard because of some distractions at night like gadgets, movies and others. These distractions at night can lead to lack and worse sleep habit. So, these tips are really a big help for parents to make help their kids sleep better at night.
My oldest requires less sleep than her sisters. I try to keep that in mind, while ensuring she gets enough sleep. I need to try your Lavender trick!
My kids always loved being read to when they were younger, and the deal was that they had to be ready for bed first (pjs, teeth brushed, clothes for next day laid out..). The sooner they were ready, the more time we would read.
Looks like a tip that really works. We will definitely try this out, hope it works for us. Thanks for sharing.
These are great ideas! We also do the no technology thing when it is time to sleep.
Pick out clothes (and shoes) and get backpack ready the night before.
Have grocery shopping done so there are no suprizes, breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Make the idea of going back to school fun, not something they dread.
Get school clothes out for the next day and I also pack her lunch the night before too!
My eldest has a insomia while getting a sleep. So i read him boos and drink a milk before sleeping and it’s really a big help.
Every little thing helps – my son doesn’t sleep very soundly so this will be a good test to try!
start the bed schedule a least a few early to help with adjusting
We have our daughters go to bed earlier and earlier a few weeks before school starts back up.
Think positive. Thoughts lead to words and actions. Positive thoughts lead to the right path. Keep your chin up.
We have everything ready the night before, so no one even has to think.
My best tip is shopping for back to school items all summer long. Thanks for the chance.