{"id":6545,"date":"2025-08-07T16:24:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T16:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mabelslabels.com\/blog\/?p=6545"},"modified":"2025-08-06T14:27:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T14:27:07","slug":"prioritizing-sleep-this-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mabelslabels.com\/blog\/2025\/08\/07\/prioritizing-sleep-this-school-year\/","title":{"rendered":"The Back-to-School Habit That I\u2019m Prioritizing Above All Else: Sleep! (Yes, Even Before Homework)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, back-to-school sneaks up on me. Suddenly, we\u2019re knee-deep in packing lunch, late-night cheer practices, and stinky gym clothes. And in chaos, something always gets sacrificed. Usually? Sleep. But not this year!<\/p>\n<p>This year, I\u2019ve declared sleep our <em>back-to-school priority<\/em>. That means no more late-night math marathons or cheer practices that run into bedtime. We\u2019re choosing rest\u2014because well-rested kids (and parents) are simply better humans.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How I got Here &#8211; \u00a0Prioritizing Sleep Changed Everything in Our House this Summer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019ll admit it\u2014I used to treat summer like one big free-for-all. Bedtimes were \u201csuggestions,\u201d screens were everywhere, and we were always cramming in \u201cjust one more thing.\u201d But this summer, I decided to test a theory: What if we actually <em>slept<\/em>?<\/p>\n<p>So we did. No more late-night chaos, no more overstimulation. Just earlier wind-downs and consistent bedtimes\u2014for all of us. And you know what? The change was instant:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mornings got calmer (even with camp lunch-packing).<\/li>\n<li>There were fewer meltdowns (from both the kids <em>and<\/em> me).<\/li>\n<li>Everyone seemed\u2026 happier. More focused.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Best of all? I started getting a solid hour of peace to myself every night. Just me, the occasional glass of wine, a bad reality show, and the sweet sound of <em>no one<\/em> calling my name.<\/p>\n<p>I felt like a calmer parent. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/stress\/2013\/sleep\">American Psychological Association<\/a>, moms who get enough sleep are less stressed and more emotionally resilient. So technically, this is science-backed self-care.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why Sleep Deserves a Spot at the Top of Your School Prep List, Too<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We spend hours worrying about school supplies, organizing cute outfits, and packing Insta-worthy lunches\u2014but we forget the one thing that actually helps our kids succeed: <em>a good night\u2019s sleep<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sleep\/about_sleep\/how_much_sleep.html\">CDC<\/a>, kids aged 6\u201312 need 9\u201312 hours of sleep a night. Teens need 8\u201310. Most of them (and, uh, us) aren\u2019t getting it. Here\u2019s why that matters:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sleep improves memory and learning.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sleep.hms.harvard.edu\/education-training\/public-education\/sleep-and-health-education-program\/sleep-health-education-88\">Harvard research<\/a> shows kids retain more information after sleep.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It boosts mood and behavior.<\/strong> A well-rested kid is less likely to cry over the wrong color snack container.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It strengthens immunity.<\/strong> No one wants that first-week-of-school cold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So yeah, sleep isn\u2019t a luxury for my family. It\u2019s essential.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sleep Over Homework: Controversial, But I Stand by It<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I used to believe staying up late to finish studying for math or last-minute science project was just part of being a \u201cgood\u201d student (and parent). But now? If it\u2019s 8:30 p.m. and the homework isn\u2019t done, then it\u2019s not done.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Studies from the Sleep Foundation show that sleep deprivation affects focus and problem-solving skills\u2014so tired brains won\u2019t help on tomorrow\u2019s math test anyway.<\/li>\n<li>Sleep helps with emotional regulation (a.k.a. fewer meltdowns).<\/li>\n<li>And let\u2019s be honest, <em>I<\/em> need my evening wind-down too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So yes, we do the best we can during the day\u2014but come bedtime, it\u2019s pencils down, PJs on.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Our Real-Life Sleep Goals (Spoiler: We\u2019re Not Perfect)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This isn\u2019t about being rigid or perfect\u2014it\u2019s about consistency-ish. Here\u2019s what to aim for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kids (6\u201312):<\/strong> 9\u201310 hours (ideally)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teen:<\/strong> 8+ hours (with some reality checks)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Me:<\/strong> 7 hours minimum or I turn into a gremlin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We give ourselves grace. Life happens. But we aim to keep sleep as a top priority.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Tips That Help Us Actually Stick to Bedtime<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We\u2019ve figured out a few tricks to keep everyone on track\u2014even during the madness of back-to-school:<\/p>\n<h6><strong>No Phones in the Bedroom<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>I don\u2019t care if it\u2019s TikTok, Minecraft, or Pinterest\u2014screens stay out. Blue light messes with melatonin, and bedtime scrolling = midnight chaos.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Create a Calm Wind-Down Routine<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t have to be elaborate. We keep it simple:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dim the lights<\/li>\n<li>Switch to quiet screen-free activities (reading, drawing)<\/li>\n<li>Start the \u201clast call\u201d for snacks and water around 7:30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><strong>Moms Need Sleep Too (And Alone Time Counts)<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Let me just say it louder for the moms in the back: <strong>moms need rest too!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When I stopped letting the kids stay up late and then scrambled to get them into bed, it took way longer every night. There was more yelling, more frustration, and over-tired kids don\u2019t always fall asleep easily. It was a mess every night.<\/p>\n<p>When I first started, I had a consistent routine, and everything became easier. I became kinder, calmer. A little more fun.<\/p>\n<p>I get more done in my evenings, because I\u2019m doing my tasks alone (packing lunches, finding gym shoes, signing agendas and permission slips), usually with a podcast on, it feels like \u201cme time.\u201d Also, don\u2019t underestimate what a kid&#8217;s bedtime of 7:30 p.m. can do for your marriage.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Let Sleep Be Your Family\u2019s Superpower This School Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re not giving up homework, friends, or sports\u2014we\u2019re just putting <em>sleep first<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Here is how I\u2019m doing it: I protect bedtime like it\u2019s my job. A few tricks I swear by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"632\">I kindly asked our coach if my kid could join the earlier practice slot (they said yes\u2014worth asking!).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"744\">I only book extracurriculars that wrap up before 8 p.m., even if that means saying no to one more activity.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"861\">Homework gets tackled right after school or during the quiet window before dinner\u2014no more 9 p.m. math meltdowns.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"979\">Write a quick note to the teacher. <em data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"979\">&#8220;<\/em><em>Homework isn\u2019t totally finished. We chose <\/em><em>to prioritize it for getting a good night&#8217;s sleep.\u00a0 Thanks for understanding.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1101\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">We\u2019re not skipping school responsibilities\u2014we\u2019re just keeping sleep a non-negotiable. The rest usually falls into place.<\/p>\n<h3>Since making this shift this summer, I\u2019ve noticed:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>My kids are more focused and calm<\/li>\n<li>Our mornings are less frantic<\/li>\n<li>And I\u2019m a way better version of myself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are the reasons why I\u2019m bringing this into the school year. Sleep is your free, science-backed secret weapon. Now if you\u2019ll excuse me, it\u2019s almost 9:00\u2026 and this mama\u2019s got a date with her pillow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, back-to-school sneaks up on me. 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