Sleep Remedies For Teenagers

It’s no secret that teenagers don’t get enough sleep. Just ask their parents and teachers! Whether this lack of sleep is due to insomnia and other sleep disorders or is the result of poor lifestyle choices, the result is the same. Teenagers who need between 8 and 9 hours of sleep every night aren’t getting it and this is leaving them sleep deprived. Fortunately, there are some sleep remedies for teenagers that are easy to implement.

As the parent of a teen, I had to stand my ground when it came to making sure my child got enough sleep every night. The first thing we did was establish a proper sleeping schedule.

Going to bed at the same time every night and waking up at the same time every morning works to train your body to know when it’s supposed to be sleeping and when it should be sleeping. (And this is good advice for adults as well as teens.)

Another helpful thing that parents can do to help their teens get more sleep is to make turning off electronics such as tvs and computers at least a half-hour before bed a household rule. Be prepared to stand your ground on this one, and move the electronics out of your teen’s room if you have to. As I wrote in an earlier article on creating the perfect sleep environment, there shouldn’t really be any electronics in the bedroom anyways. (Easier said than done, I know!)

Turning off the cell phone at night is another way to ensure that your teen’s sleep isn’t interrupted by other non-sleeping teens. Voice mails and text messages can always be left and dealt with the next morning.

When it comes to sleeping remedies for teens, common sense and good sleep hygiene apply just as for adults. Following these tips will help to ensure that both you and your teenagers will all benefit from a good night’s sleep.

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