For school-aged children (6-12 years):

• School-aged children should aim for 9-11 hours of sleep per night.
• Children this age often develop worries or fears about real-world events that impact sleep.
  • Try relaxation strategies at bedtime, such as belly breathing or muscle relaxation
• Your child should avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, iced or green teas, sodas such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, Sunkist, some root beers)
• Follow a consistent bedtime routine, a regular sleep schedule, and household rules.
  • Sticking to predictable family routines can help children adjust to new situations.
  • Info About Kids and Child Trends have other helpful family resources