We have all the school supplies, new outfits and water bottles. School is starting for us in just over a week! EEK…
I am so not ready for this… here is what is keeping me up at night with back to school.
a) How is summer over already?
b) How is my baby now 6.5 years old starting grade one and full days of school? (It is common for those in Alberta to start full days in grade 1)
c)How will Covid play-out this year? Will my kids be safe? Are we making the right choice sending them back to school?
d)How will I do will both kids in school 9am-3:30pm? What will I get up to? How will I do with a quiet house all day?
The list will keep going and I don’t want to drive you crazy with my the inter workings of my brain…
We are beginning to prepare our girls sleep after later bedtimes and leisurely mornings.
Adjusting sleep schedules - Looking at adjusting your children's sleep for school success.
What time do you need to be at school in the morning?
How long does it take to get to school?
How long does it take to get ready for school?
What time do you need to get your kids/and yourself for the day?
How much sleep does your child need?
Preschoolers (3-5 years old)10-13 hours of night sleep
School-age (6-12 years old) 9-11 hours of night sleep
What time should they go to bed?
Family expectations - have a family (sleep) meeting to discuss all or a few of the following items:
Family responsibilities/rules/expectations.
The task to complete before bed and before school?
Any changes that you have determined around sleep?
Create and discuss any changes, so no surprises during the first few weeks of school.
Sleep Environment Audit
Cool, Dark, and restful
Tidy - I find this help limit stress
Safe and age-appropriate
Limiting screens one hour before bed.
Blue light and screens reduce
Follow along @cheekysleeper, as I get ready for back to school. If you need a little help with preparing your family please book a 30 minute call here.
What are you most nervous about with your family starting school?
Happy Sleep
Alison