Sleep and Mental Health: Part 1

If the lofty goal of 8-10 hours of sleep a night for your teenager seems unrealistic, you aren’t entirely wrong. Not only are high school students incredibly busy, they’re fighting their biological clock to get to bed earlier.

In part one of this episode, Eliza shares some strategic ways you can partner with your teen to improve sleep habits. Then, next week, join us for part two, when we dive into what to do when anxiety keeps your child up at night.

Resources:

https://childmind.org/article/help-teenagers-get-sleep/

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/My-teen-is-having-more-trouble-falling-asleep.aspx

https://www.washingtonpost.com/parenting/2022/01/18/kids-teens-more-sleep/

https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/healthy-lifestyle/sleep/sleep-teens

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