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How to adjust your child’s sleep schedule for daylight saving time

October 31, 2019/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Family Life, Healthy Sleep, Parenting, Sleep, Sleep Routines /by Rise and Shine

Dr. Daniel Lewin shares five foolproof tips to help make the transition easier and safer for everyone in your family.

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5 back-to-school tips from a pediatrician to parents

August 29, 2019/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Healthy Eating, Healthy Sleep, Learning and School, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Technology /by Rise and Shine

Linda Fu, M.D., gives advice on helping your kids transition into the new school year.

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Keeping a young brain active

June 17, 2019/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Healthy Sleep, Learning and School, Right Feature, Sleep, Summer Vacation /by Rise and Shine

Neuropsychologist Kristina Hardy, offers tips on how to keep kids “sharp” over the summer.

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Avoiding drowsy driving after Daylight Saving

March 15, 2019/in 13-18 years, Driving, Family Life, Healthy Sleep, Parenting, Right Feature, Safety, Sleep, Sleep Routines /by Rise and Shine

For teenagers, the sleep loss caused by Daylight Saving Time can be even more pronounced than it is for adults, which can lead to drowsy driving.

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Clocks set, spring forward: Four ways to get a better night’s sleep

March 8, 2019/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Healthy Sleep, Right Feature, Sleep, Sleep Routines /by Rise and Shine

Sleep researcher Daniel Lewin shares tips for transitioning to Daylight Saving time.