{
  "id": 2751476,
  "title": "Dubai Police urge parents to reset children’s sleep before school return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/dubai-police-urge-parents-to-reset-childrens-sleep-before-school",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T07:15:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/dubai-police-urge-parents-to-reset-childrens-sleep-before-school-return-1.500649495"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai Police have advised parents to help their children mentally prepare for the upcoming school year and to gradually adjust their sleep schedules before classes resume. The Child and Women Protection Department within the General Department of Human Rights explained that early preparation could facilitate a smoother transition back to the classroom, boost children's confidence, and provide them with a greater sense of security. The department emphasized that preparation is especially crucial for children embarking on their first school year or transitioning to a new educational level, as they may experience heightened anxiety about novel routines and environments. Positive discussions at home can alleviate these apprehensions, and parents are encouraged to outline what children can anticipate from the school day, presenting the return to class in a calm and reassuring manner. Additionally, parents were instructed to slowly modify bedtimes and wake-up times prior to the start of classes to align more closely with the school schedule, rather than abruptly shifting their routines on the first day. Establishing a tranquil environment conducive to sleep and ensuring adequate rest were also underscored as vital measures to help children commence the academic term feeling well-prepared. The department further noted that active listening to children's concerns, offering reassurance, and bolstering their self-assurance in handling the school day can contribute to a more optimistic outlook as they embark on the new academic year.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Dubai Police have urged parents to begin preparing children psychologically for the return to school and to gradually reset their sleep schedules before the new academic year begins. The Child and Women Protection Department at the General Department of Human Rights said early preparation could help children make a smoother transition back into the classroom, strengthen their confidence…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}