By Megan Wehring 

HAYS COUNTY–A local doctor provides families with tips regarding sleep and nutrition, as students are back in school.

Sleep is essential at any age. However, according to the Sleep Foundation, younger ages need even more sleep. 

Graphic courtesy of the Sleep Foundation
Every age has its own recommended hours of sleep.

Recommendations say that preschoolers (three to five-years-old) need 10-13 hours, six to 13-year-olds need nine-11 hours, 14 to 17-year-olds need eight to 10 h...