YOU’RE GETTING VERY SLEEPY ...
ESTABLISHING A BEDTIME ROUTINE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR
MAKE IT EASY Though the days may be getting shorter, it’s still relatively light out at night, making it nearly impossible for your kids to doze off when they should. Sleep experts recommend creating a sleeping space that mimics a cave: dark, cool, and quiet. This means sunlight shouldn’t sneak into the room, and the home should be a quiet zone after bedtime. No one wants to sleep while everyone else is having fun, so it’s important that everyone in the home is quiet at bedtime. JUST RELAX This is a rule your family should follow year-round, not just when you want to reestablish a routine. At a certain time each night, begin the nightly wind-down. For example, at 8 p.m. shut off your screens, put on pajamas, and engage in a relaxing activity, like reading a book or doing some yoga. Signaling to your body and your family that it’s time for bed will help your kiddos, and you, fall asleep at an appropriate time.
Between vacations, bonfires, and sporting tournaments, your children’s sleep schedule probably went on break when they did this summer. With school fast approaching, it’s vital to get your kids back on a proper sleep schedule. In fact, according to the National Sleep Foundation, getting enough sleep can significantly improve a child’s growth and cognitive function. But getting a restful night’s sleep is easier said than done when kids have had almost complete freedom for three months. Try these tips to get your kids snoozing through August and prepared for school. START EARLY AND GO SLOWLY When practicing this tip, think of the old adage: “It takes 21 days to break a habit.” If your kids have been going to bed late this summer, set a time when they must go to bed, but don’t make it too far off the time they have been regularly hitting the hay. If they shuffle off to bed around 10 p.m., push their bedtime to 9:45 p.m., and then push it back to 9:30 p.m. one week later. Slowly work your way back to an appropriate time, and bedtime will be easier when school starts. BRUCE LEE THE WORLD-FAMOUS ACTOR AND MARTIAL ARTIST In the year and hour of the dragon, Lee Jun Fan was born in San Francisco, California, during his parents’ tour with a Chinese opera. He was given the name “Bruce” at the hospital and later went by the name that became famous worldwide: Bruce Lee. THE BEGINNINGS OF THE MASTER Even at a young age, Lee was a natural in front of the camera. He starred in his first film at 3 months old, and throughout his childhood, he appeared in 20 other films. At age 13, Lee began to focus on his passion for kung fu under Master Yip Man, with whom he trained in the wing chung style. When he turned 18, Lee left to live in the States, where he supported himself as a dance instructor. Later, he opened his own martial arts school in Seattle, where he trained his students in his own unique style he called jeet kune do or “the way of the intercepting fist.” ACTOR AND MARTIAL ARTIST One of his most notorious acting roles was Kato in “The Green Hornet,” which aired from 1966–67 with 26 episodes. After it was canceled, Lee returned to Hong Kong to continue his career in the film industry. His next three films broke box office records: “The Big Boss” in 1971, “Fist of Fury” in 1972, and later that year, “The Way of the Dragon,” which Lee wrote, directed, and produced himself.
AN UNTIMELY DEATH The next movie Lee started filming, “The Game of Death,” was put on hold for another film called “Enter the Dragon,” which was the first Hong Kong/American co-production film. However, Lee never had the opportunity to watch the film, as he passed away one month before its premiere. On July 20, 1973, Lee was suffering from a minor headache and was offered a pain killer, which he took and went to lay down. Soon afterward, Lee fell into a coma and was unable to be revived. It was officially reported that the cause of death was due to a reaction caused by the pain medication he took. Although he may be gone, the legacy Lee left behind continues to this very day. He inspired thousands of people to pursue martial arts, encouraged other Asian Americans to pursue acting careers, and helped mold the success of fellow actors and martial artists like Jackie Chan, Chuck Norris, and Cynthia Rothrock.
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