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  Date / Time: 8/21/2009 6:41 PM UTC

  Good Sleep prepares our children for great success
  

  Hello All   
       According to Dr. Marcia Lindsey ,"You are not alone.  7 out of 10 Americans report getting inadequate sleep at least three nights a week. We know some of the reasons good sleep benefits us.  We can meet our day with pep and energy. Our mood is more even to meet the challenges of the day. We’re restoring our health and our organs with good sleep. But finding the causes of inadequate sleep can be a challenging venture
     
   Our children are getting ready to go back to school from  that two month summer break. They are on that summer schedule of later mornings in bed and later nights of fun and television, so what do we do as parent to get back on a schedule of a successful first day of school and a successful school year of educational productivity. Did you know that sleep is very essential for our children in all age groups? How can you can get your child ready? According, Dr.Lindsey she recommends these strategies:
  1. Establish a sleep routine at least two weeks before school.
  
  2.Don't allow our children to go to bed with there televisions,Ipods, computers or any gadgets.
  
  3. Make sure our children has 1hr of down time before going sleep.                                                                
  Dr.Marcia Lindsey: www.sleepdiva.com & www.momsleep.com
                                                               
     Make sure that your child is getting adequate sleep so he or she can have a productive school year. Our children are our future and we want the best for them. so how do we do that,well establish routines that will in order allow us and our children to be successful. I have also taken the liberty to put some other information on making sure our kids have a wonderful transition to a successful school year.
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   Here are some tips for parents on Tips for getting kids back to school BEFORE THE FIRST DAY

   

  
  1. Get children excited: Get your children ready for school by making back-to-school shopping a family affair.

  2. Play school: Gather supplies and play school with your children. Let them be the teachers and you be the student. This is a great time to talk about anxieties or concerns they may have.

  3. Establish a school year schedule: A few weeks before school begins, set – and stick to – a realistic bedtime to allow children to get the recommended 10 to 12 hours of sleep every night.

  4. Practice the morning routine with children: Before the first day of school, figure out how long it will take for everyone to get out of the house on time. If your children will be walking to school, practice the route or show them where to catch the bus and review the bus rules.

  5. Back-to-school activities: Find out about back-to-school activities or events, such as meet-and-greet with teachers.

  6. Get your own routine in check: Make sure you know what you need to keep the busy morning schedule running smoothly. And, practice your new routine before the stress of the school year really hits.

  7. FIRST-DAY JITTERS

  • Pay close attention to class rules to know what's allowed and what's not.

  • You might already know a lot of people in your classes on the first day. But it's a great day to make a new friend, so try to say hello to kids you know and new ones you don't.

  8. MOVING TO MIDDLE SCHOOL

  In middle school, you might move from classroom to classroom for every subject, so it's a good idea to write down where your seat is in your notebook so you don't forget.

  9. GENERAL TIPS

  • Eat a healthy breakfast.

  • Tuck an extra dollar or two in your backpack for an emergency (such as forgetting your lunch money).

  • Bring along a book or magazine to read while you're on the bus.

  • Wear an outfit you like.

  • Whatever you put in your backpack, make sure you pack it the night before. This prevents the morning panic when you can't find your homework or lunchbox.

  • Write a few notes to yourself, so you'll remember the important stuff, such as your locker combination and that lunch starts at 11:43, not 12:10.

  • If you're headed to a new school, try to arrange a visit before classes begin.

  • Some schools offer maps. Get one and read it before school starts – then keep it in your backpack until you're familiar with your new surroundings.

  
  
  
  SOURCES: Kidshealth.org; Kiddie Academy, a national child care education company

   

   

   

   

   

   

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