Dr. Wes Stubblefield with the Alabama Department of Public Health says now is the time for parents to set their child’s bedtime routine for school.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends children ages 6 to 13 need at least nine hours of sleep per night, and teenagers need at least eight. Stubblefield says in order to get enough sleep you must create a good sleep environment with minimal distractions. Nutrition is also key. Experts says children need to eat a well-balanced diet and caution for them not to skip breakfast.
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