Why Are Teens So Sleepy? How to Help Your Teen Get More Sleep

Why are teens so sleepy? About 7 in 10 high school students don't get enough sleep on school nights, according to the CDC. A sleep specialist explains what's going on with your teen's body clock and how to help them get the rest they need.

 

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Too little sleep affects more than grades. It takes a toll on your teen's mood, physical health, and mental health too.

In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I'm joined by Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, a board-certified physician and certified clinical sleep specialist. She shares practical strategies to help teens get the rest they need.

 

What you'll learn:

1. Why teens' body clocks shift later, and what that means for bedtime

2. How lack of sleep affects your teen's grades, mood, and health

3. How to handle phones and screens at night

4. Practical strategies to help your teen get more rest

 

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Website: https://www.askdrcam.com

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About the show: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen. If your teen stays up too late, can't wake up in the morning, or is always tired, this conversation gives you practical ways to improve their sleep. Topics include why are teens so sleepy, teenager always tired, how to help your teen get more sleep, sleep deprivation in teens, screens and sleep, and healthy sleep habits. #parentingteens #teensleep #sleephealth