(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, many families are getting ready for back-to-school. But it’s not always easy to get kids back on track after summer break.

As a dad of three boys, I know this challenge well! The key is to make gradual changes. Jumping straight into early mornings can be tough for kids, so easing them back slowly helps their bodies adjust naturally without stress. It also makes mornings smoother for parents!

I’d recommend starting about two weeks before school begins. Try shifting your child's sleep schedule by about 15 minutes every few days. At night, have them go to bed 15 minutes earlier and get up 15 minutes earlier.

Also, in the last couple of hours before bedtime, try to follow a relaxing wind-down routine that helps kids calm down. At the Nandi household, we kee

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