Kids frequently come to the nurse's office in the morning with the complaint of being tired.
Our kids need 10-11 hours of sleep a night. Bedtime problems can start for a variety of reasons. Homework, sports and after-school activities, computers, TVs, mobile devices, and hectic family schedules all can contribute to kids not getting the sleep they need.
When kids don't get enough sleep they can become hyper or irritable, and may have a hard time paying attention in school.
Therefore, it is important to have a consistent bedtime, especially on school nights. Leave enough technology-free time before bed to allow your child to unwind before lights-out. A good rule of thumb is switching off the electronics at least one hour before bed and keep TVs, computers, and mobile devices out of kids' bedrooms.
Sooo, kids, if you wake up at 7am for school, your bedtime should be between 8-9pm.
If you have trouble falling asleep, be sure to turn off TV and devices by 7pm!
