Get Ready to “Fall Back”

How to prepare your child for the upcoming time change With ease

Who doesn’t love the idea of an extra hour of sleep? “Falling back” at the end of Daylight Saving Time feels like a gift... unless you have little ones. Then it can feel more like a cruel joke. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Here’s how to make this time change a little smoother for everyone.

GO WITH THE FLOW ADJUSTMENTs

If planning ahead feels overwhelming or your child doesn’t handle small schedule changes well, it’s completely fine to take a more relaxed approach. When the clocks change, simply follow the new time for naps and bedtime. If your child is tired earlier than their scheduled nap/bed times, you can “split the difference” for a few days by offering them about 30 minutes earlier. You’ll find extra tips in my free Fall Back Mini-Guide to help your child stay on track during the transition.

GRADUAL ADJUSTMENT

Some parents feel more confident planning ahead and adjusting things slowly leading up to the change. Start adjusting bedtime, wake-up time, and naps in the days leading up to the change so their body has time to catch up. You’ll want to shift their schedule incrementally later leading up to the time change. Get step-by-step guidance, sample schedules, and bonus tips for managing early mornings inside my free Fall Back Mini-Guide.

The end of Daylight Saving Time with kids isn’t always easy, but with a little planning and a lot of coffee, you’ll get through it. And someday, you’ll actually get to enjoy that extra hour of sleep again.

👉 Download the free Fall Back Mini-Guide to help your family sail through the time change with confidence and calm.