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Ages 6 to 12Guideline
Protect 9 to 12 hours of sleep

Protect 9 to 12 hours of sleep

Fixed bedtime, no screens in the hour before.

Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)

  • Sleep fixes memory from the day's lessons.
  • Tired children look like they have attention problems.
  • Tuition should never cut into sleep.
Primary Citation: AASM; IAP
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming