On Saturday, April 2nd, the time change will take place in our country. A large part of the national territory will have to set back the clocks by one hour to start the winter time.
In other words, when it is 00:00, the clock will have to be set back by 60 minutes to 23:00.
But what can we do so that children are not affected by the time change? Health professionals point out that the effects of jet lag are similar to those of jet lag, and those who suffer the most are children and the elderly.
This change in schedule can lead to sleep disorders, which may manifest themselves in difficulty sleeping or abnormal sleep behaviors, which can translate into attention problems, irritability, tiredness and/or low mood.
Here are some tips to prevent the time change from affecting children:
Adapting the routine
Start to advance your routine about 3 or 4 days before the time change, which will help to make the new schedule less abrupt. Try to delay the time of all routines by 15 minutes: eating, getting up, sleeping.
Physical activity
Exercise helps with the lack of energy and the conciliation of sleep at night, so you can encourage your children to do some kind of activity, either going for a walk or playing a sport before going to bed.
Avoid screens
Prevent your children from using screens, especially before bedtime.
Relaxing routines
We can resort to them before going to bed. It can be a warm bath, a light dinner or a good night story.
Feeding
Maintain a balanced diet, avoiding processed foods, so that your daughters can rest.
María José Bastías Journalist
Collaborator Educa Jugando