Sleep Matters for School Kids | Phoenix News

Sleep’s the unsung hero of school success—yet it’s often ignored until your kid’s grades, mood, or energy tank. Younger kids need 9–12 hours, teens 8–10, but missing even 30 minutes nightly adds up fast. Hyperactivity or irritability in little ones? Drowsiness or focus issues in teens? That’s not just “tired”—it could signal deeper problems like sleep apnea or circadian misalignment. Screen time, packed schedules, and mismatched school start times sabotage melatonin. Fix it with a consistent, tech-free wind-down ritual. If exhaustion persists after back-to-school chaos, consult a pediatrician—it might not be laziness, it might be biology. 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/e11c4e559bbb7439