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Adjusting Sleep for Daylight Saving Time

Tips from a local expert

By Amber Evenson, Pediatric Sleep Consultant October 30, 2023

We’re falling back an hour, sweet sleepers.

On Sunday November 5th we turn our clocks back one hour. While we gain a little extra light in the morning, our total daylight hours shorten. This change can be hard on little and big sleepers alike, so read on for a few steps to help make the transition easier.

If you’re curious about sleep for your kiddo, or how optimal sleep totals change over time for tweens, teens and adults, check out this interactive tool from the New York Times! It’s fantastic.




Amber Evenson, Pediatric Sleep Consultant

These tips appeared originally in Amber's newsletter, learn more about her and what she offers!

Amber is one of only a handful of sleep consultants in the country personally trained in the Millette Method: a research-based, holistic approach to supporting sleep in infancy and early childhood.