MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — We spring forward this weekend, but now is the time to prep kids for the weekend’s change to Daylight Savings time. University of Wisconsin assistant professor of pediatrics Dr. Casy Freymiller says getting kids ready for the change in routine is crucial.
“Preparing for it and doing that in advance can go a long way,” Freymiller said. “Letting your child know that this is happening in advance, especially during the daylight, goes a long way and they don’t like surprises about bedtime at bedtime, and so definitely doing that earlier can be helpful.”
Freymiller says parents should try bedtime fading by adjusting kid’s bedtime in 15 minutes increments the next four days.