3 Ways to Help Teenagers Get More and Better Sleep

Just 10 percent of adolescents are getting the optimal hours of sleep each night.

Here’s how parents can help teens get the most possible sleep, despite the demands of school and work:

• Teenagers should stick to a consistent bedtime, preferably before 10 PM
• Keep sleep and wake times as consistent as possible from day to day; maintaining a more regular sleep schedule makes it easier to fall asleep
• Don't sleep in -- strive to wake up no more than two to three hours later on weekends to keep biological clocks on cycle

Sources:
U.S. News & World Report January 15, 2010

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