The transition to kindergarten is a notable milestone for children and their parents. A team of researchers led by psychology and pediatrics professor Douglas Teti found that, in addition to adapting more easily to kindergarten, children who regularly sleep at least 10 hours a night show greater gains in emotional development, academic engagement and academic achievement throughout their year in kindergarten, the journal Pediatrics reports. Specifically, the professor recommends avoiding screen time, including TVs, video games and tablets, at least 30 minutes before bedtime. He also recommends being involved and present during children's bedtime by implementing a consistent soothing routine that helps prepare children for bedtime. These routines can include bathing, reading books, and talking in a quiet environment.