NewsChannel 13: Back to School — Getting the Kids Into Good Sleep Habits

School is back in session! Most parents by now have checked off the supply lists, helped clean and fill backpacks a couple times, and even have a few packed lunches under their belts. With the first-day jitters a memory, now’s the time to establish those good habits that ensure a successful year back in the classroom. Diane Tenenbaum, M.D. from St. Peter’s Family Health Center, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates (SPHPMA), was interviewed for a segment on WNYT-NewsChannel 13 discussing the back-to-school checklist every parent should have. See the full story here.

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