Have a healthy back to school

As August rolls on, we are getting prepared to send kids back to school. Give your kids the best opportunity to succeed with some simple tips.
Adequate sleep is very important to their success in school. The average school age kid needs 9-12 hours of sleep, while the average teenager needs 8-10 hours of sleep. Make sure your kids are in bed early enough to ensure they have the opportunity to achieve this amount of sleep. Additionally, limit screens to outside of the bedroom. The blue light from television, computers and cell phones disrupts the bodies’ ability to fall asleep. Try to make sure that they are not eating or exercising heavily for an hour prior to bedtime to help them fall asleep quickly and rest well. Furthermore, a bedtime routine can help prepare the body for sleep, this is good advice for parents as well!