What If My Teenager Doesn’t Sleep Enough
As for teens, according to National Sleep Foundation, these signs are indicating their lack of sleep:
“If a teen has trouble staying alert during school, long drives, while reading a book or in other quiet situations when sleepiness is often “unmasked,” they probably are not getting enough quality sleep. Other signs of chronic sleep deprivation are irritability, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, loss of short-term memory or becoming overly aggressive. In fact, sleep deprivation is often misdiagnosed as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).”
If so, find an opportunity to share the 8 Sleep-Smart Tips For Teens with them. You can’t just print them out and hope they’ll read them. Send them via email, then you might get a chance of getting them have a look. Keep your fingers cross.