Parenting · School-age (6–12 years)
School-age (6–12 years) sleep schedule
Total sleep
9-12 h
Naps per day
0
Wake window
600-900 min
Bedtime
8:00–9:30 PM
Example daily schedule
| 6:30-7:30 | Wake |
| 20:00-21:00 | Bedtime routine |
| 20:30-21:30 | Asleep |
Tips
- Sleep deprivation in this band shows up as behavior issues and learning problems, not yawning.
- Keep weekend bedtimes within 1h of weekday — social jet lag starts here.
- Screens out of the bedroom is the single highest-impact rule at this age.