Back to School Sleep

Beyond Breathing – Back-to-School Sleep: The Secret Supply Your Kids Really Need

🎒✏️ As the new school year approaches, most parents are thinking about supplies, schedules, and after-school activities. But there’s one critical “back-to-school essential” that often gets overlooked — quality sleep.

In this episode, host Lancette VanGuilder breaks down why healthy sleep is the foundation for your child’s mental, emotional, and physical health — and how undiagnosed sleep apnea can sometimes be mistaken for ADHD. You’ll learn the signs of poor sleep, simple strategies to get kids back on track, and how improving your child’s rest can transform the entire family’s well-being.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The Sleep–Health Connection: How deep, restorative sleep impacts learning, mood, immunity, and growth.
• When “ADHD” Might Be Sleep Apnea: Why kids with airway issues often seem hyperactive instead of sleepy — and the red flags every parent should watch for.
• Back-to-School Sleep Reset Tips: Six simple, science-backed steps to get your child’s sleep schedule ready for the school year.
• Why It Matters for the Whole Family: Better sleep for kids means better rest, less stress, and more joy at home.

Signs Your Child’s Sleep May Be Compromised

• Snoring, mouth breathing, or pauses in breathing
• Restless sleep, tossing and turning, or night sweats
• Morning headaches, dark circles, or difficulty waking up
• Teeth grinding, nightmares, or bedwetting past the typical age
• Hyperactivity, impulsivity, or trouble focusing during the day

Resources & Links

📍 Sleep Testing for Kids & Adults: Sierra Sleep, Airway & Wellness Center offers at-home sleep testing for anyone over age 2 — with results read by a board-certified sleep physician. These tests measure sleep apnea, heart rate variability, oxygen levels, and more. Learn more at sierrasleepwell.com.

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