Are Your Teens Getting Enough Sleep?

teens not getting enough sleep

Teens need 9 hours of sleep every night

Are your teens getting enough sleep? A recent article in the New York Times discusses what I have been witnessing personally for the last several years – teens are NOT getting enough sleep.

The article reviews findings of a recent survey through the National Sleep Foundation. Based on its results, 4 out of 5 teens are not getting the recommended 9 hours of sleep. Sadly, most parents, in fact, believe that their teens are getting enough sleep. These same teens are describing themselves as being “extremely sleepy” during the day.

We encourage you to review your teens’ sleep hours. Make 9 hours of sleep along with good nutrition a daily priority. Good quality sleep helps improve the overall health and demeanor of your kids. It increases “brain power” as well!

For more on this topic, visit http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/15/what-do-students-need-most-more-sleep/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0.

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