Shorter Days Ahead
As we say goodbye to Halloween it’s time to fiddle with the hands on the clocks. 
That’s right. All around Shady Pines Story Town folks are getting ready for Daylight Saving Time. We’ll fall back an hour and get a little more sleep the first night.
But that next day will feel really short. So will the days following that one.
It’s an adjustment.
Get Ready
We know it’s coming because we can sense it. The leaves are already turning brilliant colors. We watch them fall 
ever so softly from the trees.
The air is cooler and the shadows get longer each afternoon. 
We feel the change will be here soon.
Over at City Hall on Broad Street downtown, Mayor Beauregard P. Fibbs is putting out an annoucement so that everyone knows what to do and when.
“It’s come to may attention that this weekend on Saturday y’all need to do something. Before you go to bed you’ll want to turn your clocks back an hour. Because at 2am on Sunday morning November 5th we will all be falling back together. And, if you want to get to church on time, or not miss out on whatever else you have planned, then you best change those clocks the night before!”
Are Your Kids Early Risers?
Here are some tips the folks in Shady Pines want you to know. For instance, with the time change your little ones will probably get up even earlier. EEE-Gads!
You might want to start a few days ahead of time to get the family ready.
Maybe on
Thursday morning have breakfast ready 15 minutes later than normal, then naptime 15 minutes later and so on until the entire daytime schedule has been shifted.
Bedtime Shift
If your kids normally go to bed at 7pm, try getting them to bed at 7:15pm. Do the same thing the next day but move their schedule later another 15 minutes. The gradual shift helps their internal clocks adjust. They will be less likely to wake an hour early on Sunday morning.
Block The Morning Light
Make sure your child’s bedroom is really dark. In fact, consider using some blackout curtains so the new early morning light doesn’t wake your child. 
With that one change you help them stay sleeping longer.
Use That Daylight
Here’s something else. Try to get the youngsters outside in plenty of bright light, especially in the early evening. When you do that it will shift their clock.
That makes it easier for them to fall asleep later and wake up later.
And, hey. Try not to worry if your children aren’t making the shift as fast as you think they should. Kids who are easy going when it comes to schedules may adjust in just a day or two.
Children who are more sleep sensitive may have more trouble adjusting. 
Be patient and consistent and before you know it your kids will be back on track.
Consider the Animals Too
This advice may also apply to your four-legged family members. Why Harold and Edna Sanders say that when the time changes they have their hands full with Boomerang and Halley’s Comet.
Those two critters are a caution most days. But when that dog and cat have their routine messed with, it can be a whole ‘nother layer of commotion!
Mayor Fibbs is one of my favorite characters on this site Keep it up Shady Pines
I can’t believe it’s Daylight Saving Time again. Ugh. But this was cute
There are some really good ideas in here. Thanks Shady Pines
I’m sending this to my daughter. She has two young children. This site is so wholesome
Love Shady Pines! Thank you, as always, for the reminder.
You are so welcome!
This time change catches me unware every year. Thank goodness Shady Pines is n top of things
Good advice right on time. Especially for the pets… always ready for meal time!
Glad you liked it!
I appreciate the reminder!
You’re welcome!
A “timely” post from Shady Pines. Love it
Ah, yes. Someone needs to tell the pets! I can already feel a paw in my cheek telling me it’s time for breakfast. 😉
Uh-oh. Still some time to prepare!
Great suggestions that help us all adjust😀
Happy to help!
Love all these great tips! Going to share with my son who has a 6 year old. Will be helpful I’m sure.
Glad it was usefuul for you!
That’s a good point about our pets and the time change
I always pick up something new that I didn’t know from these posts. Thank you
I thought it was the following weekend. Thanks for this entertaining reminder