When school lets out for the summer, it’s not the only routine that gets kicked to the curb. Without the mandatory morning alarms that children and parents become accustomed to during the school year, wake times and bedtimes tend to slide later, and sleep consistency can suffer. Summer vacations — with changing time zones and altered sleep arrangements — can also further distort a healthy sleep routine. Even without travel, longer daylight hours can interrupt your body’s normal sleep cues.
It’s important to enjoy a more relaxed schedule in the summertime, but it’s also important to stay o...