"Springing Forward: Helping Kids Adjust to Daylight Saving Time"

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"Springing Forward: Helping Kids Adjust to Daylight Saving Time"
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Daylight saving time can disrupt kids' sleep schedules, but parents can help them adjust by gradually shifting bedtime, adjusting light exposure, and being patient during the transition. Experts recommend waking babies up 10 minutes earlier each day leading up to the time change, using blackout curtains, and limiting screen time before bed. The history of daylight saving time is also discussed, along with the recent push to make it permanent in the U.S.

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