Optimizing sleep from ages 5-12
School-age children face unique sleep challenges: homework demands, extracurricular schedules, growing screen time, and the early stages of puberty. This module covers evidence-based strategies for protecting sleep during these demanding years.
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How much sleep school-age children actually need (more than most get), and the profound impact of sleep on academic performance, memory, and executive function.
193 completedThe science of how screens affect sleep—beyond blue light—and practical policies that work for the school-age years.
190 completedThe bidirectional relationship between anxiety and sleep, practical techniques for anxious children, and when to seek professional help.
187 completedHow the approaching puberty affects sleep biology, and the increasingly pervasive problem of caffeine in school-age children.
183 completedNavigating the collision between sleep needs and the demands of homework, activities, and sports—and making the case for sleep as the priority.
180 completedTeaching children to own their sleep habits, building age-appropriate autonomy, and knowing when sleep problems warrant professional evaluation.
177 completed5 questions to reinforce what you've learned
2 interactive + 1 printable tools
A kid-friendly self-assessment to build sleep awareness and ownership
Enter your child's age and wake-up time to get their recommended bedtime
A sign-together agreement between parent and child for screen-free evenings
Start with Lesson 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the previous one.
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