Parents are being urged to prepare children for the time change on Sunday, October 25, when clocks go back. Sleep expert Andrea Grace advises families to gradually adjust bedtime routines using a short “10-minute rule” to reduce disruption to children’s sleep schedules.
Both outlets note that while the change can appear to offer an extra hour in the morning, it can still affect children’s sleep patterns and daily mood. The guidance focuses on making a single, practical adjustment ahead of the clocks shifting, rather than relying on the extra hour to compensate.
The differing emphasis is primarily on the method—one piece highlights the specific “10-minute rule,” while the other stresses the need to make an important change before the clocks go back because the transition may have an emotional impact for some children.
