Transitioning back to a school year schedule while encountering changes such as new teachers, new classrooms and new peer groups can be a challenge for young students — a challenge that parents and families need to manage.

Getting enough sleep is critical for a child to be successful in school. Children who do not get enough sleep have difficulty concentrating and learning as well as they can.

News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen was joined by Dr. Sanjeev Kothare and Kelly Canzone to talk about how to start school on the right foot.