Keeping Your Kids Safe When Daylight Savings Time Ends - Brookwood School District 167

We turn the clocks “BACKWARD” on Sunday, November 5th. The effects on both adults, and especially children, are very genuine.

That Dazed Feeling

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There’s a reason that [Daylight Savings] changes on the weekend. It’s designed to help us acclimate.

Both parents and children struggle. Parents are often already sleep-deprived. For a child, their attention span, mood, and appetite can be affected.

Here are some ways to help your little one!

Start Helping Your Child Ahead Of Time…

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It’s impossible for your child to adjust overnight. Starting the week before, set his bedtime for 15 minutes later. Accordingly, wake-up times should be adjusted by 15 minutes also.

By the time the clocks change, your child will find the adjustment easier.

Dim The Lights…

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About 30 minutes before bedtime, make sure all electronics are turned off in your child’s room. At this time, the lights should be dimmed as well.

The National Sleep Foundation has found electronics adversely affect sleep quality, sleep time, and daytime alertness.

Also, try to have your child take advantage of as much natural light as possible.

Routines Matter…

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Develop and stick to a bedtime routine.

Often, kids wind down easier after receiving a warm bath and a bedtime story.

Snuggling can never be overrated!

Is Your Child Currently Getting Enough Sleep?…

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Don’t wait for [Daylight Savings] to end to monitor sleep.

Go into the time change already well rested.

Sympathy Goes A Long Way…

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Be kind to both your kids and yourself.

Adults feel groggy and sluggish during this time.

Remember, it won’t last forever!