Changing the Summer Sleep Routine: Tips for a Restful Start to the School Year

After weeks of late nights, summer sleep routines often don’t align with school-day wake-up calls. Helping your child shift back into a healthy sleep schedule is one of the best things you can do to support their focus, mood, and immunity.

Start by gradually adjusting bedtime and wake-up time 15 minutes earlier each night. Aim for consistency—even on weekends—to reinforce the body’s natural rhythm. Limit screen time in the hour before bed, as blue light interferes with melatonin production. Instead, encourage calming activities like reading or taking a warm bath.

Chiropractic care can also play a role in supporting better sleep. Misalignments in the spine and tension in the nervous system can interfere with deep, restful sleep. Gentle adjustments help the body shift out of “fight or flight” mode and into a state of relaxation.

Parents often report that their children sleep more soundly after chiropractic visits. Less tossing and turning means better quality rest—something every growing mind and body needs.

As you help your family settle into the school year, make sleep a top priority. A well-rested child is more likely to stay focused, emotionally balanced, and physically healthy.

Let us know if you’d like tips on improving sleep routines or a check-up to help your child start the year feeling truly rested.