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From Mince Pies to Packed Lunches: Resetting Your Child’s School Clock

 H ello everyone, It’s always the same, isn’t it? The festive season slides by in a haze of tinsel and late nights , and then BAM! January hits and the return to the school gates feels less like a gentle re-entry and more like a chaotic, high-G crash. That relaxed holiday rhythm, while lovely, creates what's clinically known as a "phase delay"—meaning your little one's internal clock has happily shifted to a later schedule. This isn't just about a bit of morning grogginess: sleep is the fundamental cornerstone of your child's emotional regulation, ability to concentrate, and academic readiness. Inconsistent or insufficient sleep directly compromises attention, memory encoding, and problem-solving. Fear not! I've broken down the expert strategies, grounded in science, to help you calmly and effectively steer the ship back toward a predictable routine.

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