The sleep-deprived teen why our teenagers are so tired, and how parents and schools can help them thrive

"In The Sleep-Deprived Teen, parenting journalist Lisa L. Lewis provides parents with the roadmap for more (and better) sleep for their teens--and perhaps even for themselves. Pick up this actionable guide for parents of exhausted teens. Teenagers are tired, strapped for time, and often asked t...

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Main Author: Lewis, Lisa L. (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Coral Gables, FL : Mango Publishing Group, [2022]
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Summary: "In The Sleep-Deprived Teen, parenting journalist Lisa L. Lewis provides parents with the roadmap for more (and better) sleep for their teens--and perhaps even for themselves. Pick up this actionable guide for parents of exhausted teens. Teenagers are tired, strapped for time, and often asked to wake up far earlier than they should due to school start times. In The Sleep-Deprived Teen, Lisa L. Lewis, who helped spark the first law in the nation requiring healthy school start times for adolescents, has written a reader-friendly book for parents who want to help their fatigued teens and tweens sleep well. Learn the science of why teenage sleep matters and how sleep changes during the teen years. Poor sleep affects mental health, athletic performance, and academic success. It contributes to adolescent depression, anxiety, and even drowsy driving. On the flip side, when teens are well-rested, they're happier, healthier, and more emotionally resilient"--
Physical Description: 278 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 258-277) and index.
ISBN: 9781642507911
1642507911
Author Notes: Lisa L. Lewis, MS, is a freelance journalist who coves the intersection of parenting, public health, and education. She's written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Slate, among others.