Most teens need about 8½ to more than 9 hours of sleep each night. Getting the right amount of sleep is essential for anyone who wants to do well on a test or play sports without stumbling. Unfortunately, though, many teens don't get enough sleep. Reasons for this may include having work, practice, homework, studying, and using electronics all in the same night. Another problem is that teens tend to have irregular sleep patterns across the week. They typically stay up late and sleep in late on the weekends, which can affect their biological clocks and hurt the quality of their sleep. You may be surprised, but there actually are many ways parents can help in order for their child to get a good night's sleep.
What can parents do?
- Monitor their electronic use.
-Too much can really be affecting them negatively.
- Teach them time management.
-With this they will be able to get everything done in a reasonable time therefore leaving time to sleep.
- Teach your child to work ahead.
-Have them start study for a test a few days in advance that way they are not cramming late the night before.
- Take away caffeine.
-Caffeine close to bedtime will only make them stay up longer.
- Wake them up on the weekends.
-They may not be happy at first but they will thank you later. If they sleep until the afternoon on Saturday and Sunday, if will keep getting harder and harder for them to get any sleep during the week.
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