Does Your Teen Need More Sleep?
July 31st, 2009 by admin
Do you find that your teenager has a hard time getting out of bed or always wants to sleep in? According to the National Sleep Foundation Teenagers need almost 10 hours of sleep per night. In a recent poll it was shown that 45% of teenagers were not getting enough sleep on school nights. There are some consequences for not getting enough sleep that can affect them pretty heavily. They may fall asleep in class, be cranky and depressed, and their participation in sports can suffer. There are a few things you can do to help them get better sleep. Encourage a regular bed time and suggest they keep their room dark and slightly cool, they will sleep better. Getting regular exercise and avoiding caffeine after 4pm will help them fall asleep. You can find help for your teens at the Children’s Hospital Web site.