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Some new research is confirming the benefits of a later school start time:

One parent’s story of using money as a reinforcement to get her kids to cooperate more:

A new study looks at the impact of screen time on kids: And some tips for managing screen time with kids:

Some articles on the importance of recess time, time outdoors, regular exercise, and free play for kids (credit to Scarymommy.com for the links): https://www.scarymommy.com/need-recess-wet-cold-weather/ https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/health_and_academics/pdf/pa-pe_paper.pdf https://www.scarymommy.com/recess-is-not-a-luxury-heres-what-happens-when-kids-sit-too-long-at-school/ https://www.scarymommy.com/school-recess-should-be-mandatory/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19171606 http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/131/1/183 https://www.scarymommy.com/lack-recess-affects-kids-mental-health/

An article on why sleep is so important for teens: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2018/11/29/our-brains-benefit-sleep-heres-why-how-parents-can-help-teens-get-plenty-it/?utm_term=.692d1241d8b9