Now Here’s a Tip

Wed., Aug. 13, 2008

By JoAnn Derson King Features Syndicate

Here are some back-to-school tips.

• “A couple of weeks in advance, have the kids go to bed on time for school and get up at school time. They’ll be better used to the routine. We go to breakfast or a park for some exercise.” — P.E. in Texas

• “Want to make sure that your kids stay on schedule and get the right amount of sleep? Keep the TV off in the morning. Limit TV (and computer/game) time in the hour before bedtime. This works in our family.” — R.G. in Georgia

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