Sleep Hacks for Back-to-School Kids | Omaha News

School’s back in session, and Dr. Sarah Howard from Nebraska Medicine has the sleep secrets every parent needs to know: elementary kids need 9–12 hours, teens 10–12. With teens’ natural circadian rhythms pushing them toward later bedtimes, easing into a new routine—shifting bedtime 15 minutes earlier each night for two weeks—is key. And ditch screens before bed—swap them for a book to wind down and boost focus, mood, and learning. Simple tweaks, massive impact. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/028ea7e85bbc91f8