Understand it’s biological.

continued from D1 against such as increased risk for acne, inability to concentrate and problem solve, greater tendency for unhealthy eating, and aggressive or inappropriate behavior, the NSF says.

Dr. Barrow recommends the following steps for parents when it comes to sleep and their teens:

It’s important to first understand that a teen’s approach to sleep is significantly linked to a change in their biological clock.

Parents should use that understanding to help form strategies that will help teens get the sleep they need.

You can’t make-up lost sleep.

Teens have a tendency to sleep very little during the week and then a lot on the weekend under the misconception that they are making up for lost sleep. However, sleep deprivation cannot be reversed.

Instead, try to keep sleep schedules as similar as possible regardless of the day of week.

Power down early.

Have teens turn off devices with a lighted screen an hour before bedtime.

Use that time to get a warm shower or get ready for school the next day. Bedtime routines aren’t just for toddlers.

Teens can benefit from having a regular routine every night.

It’s a natural way of telling the body it’s time to turn in.

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