school.Sleep is one of the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle, along with proper nutrition and exercise. Students who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, emotional regulation, quality of life, and mental and physical health, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.The key to achieving proper rest is setting a bedtime — and sticking to it year-round.
Experts say getting back on a regular sleep schedule for children after the summer break is important, and if needed, families can take it one day at a time. RELATED: No more pandemic-era free lunches at most US schools this yearHere’s what to know about back-to-school sleep, creating a good bedtime routine, and more:In general, children and teens need more sleep than adults.
The amount of sleep a child needs can vary, based on their age and activity level. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends the following: But a 2018 study published by the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control found that most American children and teenagers are getting less than the recommended amount of sleep.Nearly 6 in 10 middle schoolers and at least 7 in 10 high schoolers don’t sleep enough on school nights, according to the study.