The clocks will spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday as we enter Daylight Saving Time.
According to Lambton Public Health (LPH), the time change can have a negative impact on children's health.
Supervisor of Clinical and Family Services Kerry Phillips said proper sleep is critical to a child's wellbeing.
"Even that one hour loss during the time change can affect their mood, their learning and behaviour," said Phillips. "It's important to have consistent routines, limit screen time before bed and have a calm sleep environment to help children adjust and stay healthy all year."
Phillips said children should avoid caffeine before bed and they shouldn't have a television in their bedroom.
"That switch, especially in the spring when we lose an hour, disrupts our internal clock even more so," she said. "That one hour shift can feel like we have some mild jet lag, and results in less sleep which leads to feeling tired and unfocused the next day."
Phillips said the typical teenager needs about nine hours of sleep per night, while newborns will sleep up to 18 hours across a day.
Meanwhile, Sarnia Fire Rescue is using the time change as a good reminder to switch out the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.
It's important to replace smoke alarms every 10 years or sooner, depending on the manufacturer's instructions.
Ontario law requires you to have working alarms on every storey of a home and outside of all sleeping areas.
Another important safety tool for families is to have a home escape plan.
CO poisoning is the leading cause of accidental death in Canada.
