Back to School: Sleep transitions
Doctors at St. Peter’s University Hospital say it is important to get children back on a sleep schedule ahead of back-to-school.
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Aug 26, 2019, 12:19 PM
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Doctors at St. Peter’s University Hospital say it is important to get children back on a sleep schedule ahead of back-to-school.
News 12's Kristina Behr spoke with Dr. Samuel Knee on back-to-school sleeping tips.
Dr. Knee says children should get back to their regular sleep schedule a few weeks before school starts.
Dr. Knee says children should get back to their regular sleep schedule a few weeks before school starts.
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He says children from 6 to 12 years old should be getting about nine-12 hours of sleep. Teenagers should be getting about eight-10 hours of sleep.
Dr. Knee says it is also important to turn off screens about an hour or two before bedtime.
He says children from 6 to 12 years old should be getting about nine-12 hours of sleep. Teenagers should be getting about eight-10 hours of sleep.
Dr. Knee says it is also important to turn off screens about an hour or two before bedtime.
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