{"id":14581,"date":"2017-08-15T08:22:08","date_gmt":"2017-08-15T13:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.backtobasicslearning.com\/?p=14581"},"modified":"2017-08-15T08:22:08","modified_gmt":"2017-08-15T13:22:08","slug":"5-simple-tips-to-get-kids-back-to-sleep-in-time-for-back-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/5-simple-tips-to-get-kids-back-to-sleep-in-time-for-back-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"5 simple tips to get kids back to sleep in time for back-to-school!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Back<\/a>As stated by Dr. Sara Lappe in her recent\u00a0U.S. News & World Report\u00a0article, “The start of school is a critical time to get kids adjusted to a consistent sleep schedule. Most children become used to staying up a little later and sleeping in more frequently during the summer, but as school approaches it’s important to move bedtime up and get back into a routine.”<\/p>\n

Of course, adequate sleep is essential for learning. And, sleep deprivation often results in inattentiveness, behavioral issues, poor grades and\u00a0even depression.<\/em><\/p>\n

The importance of a solid sleep schedule and adequate sleep simply can’t be overstated. According to WedMD, “Sleep is no less important than food, drink, or safety in the lives of children. Although this may seem apparent many of us actually do not allow our children to get the critical sleep they need to develop and function properly.” Scary words for parents everywhere!<\/p>\n

But, what exactly is “enough” sleep for kids? The National Sleep Foundation guidelines suggest that requirements vary significantly by age:<\/p>\n