Set limits on electronics during the school week (no more than two hours per day), and require older kids turn in cellphones to you before going to bed.

Aug. 26. A pedatrician offers seven tips to parents to them make help their children be successful.

Dr. Ana Vega

“Finding success in the classroom starts at home, and you can help your child reach their full potential,” says Dr. Ana Vega, pediatrician at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Piedmont Pediatrics.

Here’s how parents can step in to help their kids step up, she says:

• Ensure your child has breakfast daily
• Make sure they get a good night’s sleep of 9 to 12 hours, depending on your child’s age
• Set limits on electronics during the school week (no more than two hours per day), and require older kids turn in cellphones to you before going to bed
• Review homework with your child
• Read with them daily
• See that they get daily physical activity, including organized sports when they’re old enough
• Encourage them to always try their best