OAKLAND, Calif. – Warmer temperatures make it feel as if spring is in the air, which is a good time to remind all of us to spring ahead one full hour ahead as we return to Daylight Saving Time this weekend.
Helping kids adjust
When clocks spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, families lose an hour of sleep overnight and children often feel the effects the most, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Pediatric sleep experts say the sudden shift can temporarily disrupt sleep schedules, mood, concentration, and even appetite. Because young children rely heavily on consistent routines, the change can make bedtime and morning wake-ups more difficult during the first few days after the transition.…