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Staying Up Late
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How many times have you had to drag your teenager out of bed to get ready for school? And on weekends, does your teen often sleep until noon or later if left alone? Many parents would probably nod in agreement. Before you chalk all of this up to sheer laziness, know that there are biochemical causes that explain why teenagers don't pop out of bed, and there are strategies you can use to help your teen get enough sleep.
According to experts at the Mayo Clinic, changes that occur during puberty affect teenagers' internal clock (called circadian rhythms). These changes cause them to feel sleepy at 11 p.m. or later. Additionally, teenagers tend to prioritize other activities, such as socializing, playing video games, and studying over going to sleep at night, which can further disrupt the sleep cycle. This makes it...
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Exposing children to a bedtime schedule, early on - especially, once they are in school and begin to participate in extra-curricular, or athletic activities - and making an effort at sticking to it, is paramount in helping to insure he's getting as much downtime, as possible.
However, there may be times when older kids will want to exert their independence and parents may need to exhibit their flexibility - especially in households with younger siblings - and institute age-appropriate bedtimes.
Begin getting younger children ready for bed at 8:00 p.m. - with a 15-minute warning - and allowing older siblings an extra few minutes up to a half-an hour (before lights out) can go a long way to keeping the peace, in some houses.
Especially, to a rebellious tween and teenager.
However, there may be times when older kids will want to exert their independence and parents may need to exhibit their flexibility - especially in households with younger siblings - and institute age-appropriate bedtimes.
Begin getting younger children ready for bed at 8:00 p.m. - with a 15-minute warning - and allowing older siblings an extra few minutes up to a half-an hour (before lights out) can go a long way to keeping the peace, in some houses.
Especially, to a rebellious tween and teenager.
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