Eight ways to get your children back into a sleep routine

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Encourage them to be active during the day open image in gallery Young man and woman enjoying a walk in a park while their daughters rides on a bike infront of them “Exercise is linked to better sleep, so encourage them to do something active, such as going for a walk or playing in the local park,” advises Dr Lindsay Browning, psychologist and sleep expert at And So To Bed. Make the adjustment a gradual process “Rather than expecting them to instantly return to their pre-holiday routine, try adjusting to their bedtime gradually,” suggests Jennifer Warwick, parenting expert and Counselling Directory member. Build a wind-down routine “A sleep routine doesn’t just start with the time you go to bed but incorporates what you do throughout the evening,” explains Warwick. Avoid bright lights before bed “A bright light can make falling asleep harder, so encourage them to avoid screen time close to bedtime,” explains Browning.