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Sleep, Screens, and Routines: Building Healthy Habits for Student Success
Sleep, Screens, and Routines: Building Healthy Habits for Student Success
What happens at home affects how students show up at school. That’s why we work together with families to encourage healthy habits that support your child’s learning, behavior, and emotional well-being. Two of the biggest factors? Sleep and screen time.
Key Takeways
Key Takeways
Sleep is essential for attention, memory, emotional regulation, and physical health.
Children ages 6–12 should get 9–12 hours of sleep each night.
Lack of sleep can cause mood swings, behavior problems, and difficulty learning.
Screen time, especially before bed, disrupts sleep and overstimulates the brain.
Children should have no more than 2 hours of recreational screen time daily.
The blue light from devices interferes with melatonin and sleep cycles.
Establishing routines helps:
Predictable bedtimes lead to better rest.
Consistent morning routines make school days smoother.
Tech-free evenings give children time to unwind and connect with family.
“Adequate sleep leads to better health, learning, and behavior.”
“Adequate sleep leads to better health, learning, and behavior.”
— National Sleep Foundation
— National Sleep Foundation
What You Can Do at Home
What You Can Do at Home
✅ Set a consistent bedtime and wake-up time—even on weekends.
✅ Keep devices out of bedrooms and turn off screens 1 hour before bed.
✅ Create a relaxing bedtime routine: bath, book, quiet music.
✅ Designate tech-free zones (like the dinner table or bedrooms).
✅ Talk with your child about the importance of sleep and balance.
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