Article: The ABCs of Back-to-School Sleep Schedules: The Consequences of Insufficient Sleep.

National Sleep Foundation Urges Parents, Children to Make Sleep a Priority During the School Year; Offers Tips for Back-to-School

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- For many children and teens, summer vacation is synonymous with staying up late and sleeping in. Returning to an early morning sleep schedule can be challenging, but it is vital to the health and successful school performance of America's youth. The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is calling on parents and students to start adjusting their sleep schedules now, in order to be well-rested and alert for the start of the school year.

"Although it's tempting to sleep as late as possible during ...

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