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How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season
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· August 25, 2026
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Key points Gabrina Dixon emphasizes the importance of sleep for kids' ability to learn and function. Experts recommend establishing a consistent sleep routine for children as the new school year approaches.
Experts recommend establishing a consistent sleep routine for children as the new school year approaches. Pediatrician Dr. Gabrina Dixon emphasizes the importance of sleep for kids' ability to learn and function. The amount of sleep needed varies by age, with preschoolers requiring the most and teenagers needing the least. Tweens fall somewhere in between.
Further details on resetting a child's sleep schedule are available.
A good sleep routine is crucial for students to stay focused and attentive in class.
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Published: August 25, 2026 ·
Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) ·
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