Sleep is important at every stage of life, but it is especially crucial during the teenage years.
Between 14 and 17, teens should get between eight and 10 hours of sleep each night.
Challenges
Sleep during the teenage years can be problematic for a number of reasons.
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They may oversleep on the weekends to make up for a sleep deficit.
Teens also have a higher risk offalling asleep behind the wheeland a having car accident.
It can also be helpful to discuss the topic as it relates to yourself and not your child.
Encourage your teen to:
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UCLA Health.Sleep problems in teens.
Akron Childrens Hospital.Teens and sleep: 7 tips to help your teen sleep better at night.
2017;140(Suppl 2):S92-S96.
