Therapy Thursday: Back-To-School Routines

Kids start heading back to class soon, Oklahoma City starts in mid-August.

In Therapy Thursday, News 9 talked about back-to-school routines.

News 9 was joined by Therapist Kaydee Norton with Sunbeam Family Services.

Here are her tips on how to get back into a good routine.

Sleep and Health:

-While we sleep our body is working to support health brain function and physical health.

How much is enough:

-Varies throughout our lives,

      -Babies & Toddlers: about 12 to 16 (including naps)

      - School-age children: 10-12

      -Teens: 8-10

      -Adults: 7-8

How to Help Sleep:

-Visual schedules, making a step-by-step routine for children to see what is coming next.

-Eliminating blue light or electronics before bedtime and using sound machines/apps.

-Try to sleep a little earlier each night, it is easier than just jumping a full hour earlier.

-Use bedtime as a time to connect and make family rituals.