Category Archives: Teen Sleep

How To Create A Restful Sleeping Environment For Your Child

How To Create A Restful Sleeping Environment For Your Child

With the kids back to school this week and next, getting sleep routines back on track has been at the forefront of many parents’ minds.

This last few months have seen routines go out the window, and the struggle to get children to go to bed and wake on time is real. Establishing a good sleep routine is one thing but ensuring that your child’s bedroom environment is restful is as essential as addressing any sleep issues.

So, how do you create the ideal sleep space to help your child get a great night’s sleep?

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Is My Teen Sleeping Too Much?

With the news that schools are reopening, unsurprisingly, parents up and down the country are wondering how they are going to get their teens’ sleep routines back in check.

From going to bed late to sleeping in all morning, teenagers sleep schedules have been knocked out of line this past few months. It’s thought the average time that young people sleep is about 7 hours a night, well below what they should be.

So, how much sleep do teens need?

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How Much Sleep Do Children Need At Night?

A recent article in the Guardian quotes The Millpond Clinic as saying they are having an increased number of calls from parents worried about their children’s sleep. Of particular concern is that children are going to bed later and waking up later.

This study echoes previous research conducted by The Sleep Council in April. It found that the Coronavirus is having a profound effect on people’s sleep. Nearly 43% of the survey respondents are finding it harder to fall asleep. And three-quarters of people experience unease around the current situation which is having an effect on sleep,

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Is My Teen Sleep Deprived?

Sleep Deprived Teens

By now, most young people have returned to school and parents and teens alike are trying to get routines back in sync.

From reestablishing bedtime routines to getting everyone up on time for the morning school drop off, invariably not everything runs as smoothly as planned.

Too much screen time, worries and stress about going back to school and going to bed late all contribute to sleep-deprived teens.

So, how much sleep do teenagers need?

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Back To School Bedtime Routines for Children

Rising late, going to bed late is one of the many joys of long summer holidays.

However, with many children starting back to school this week and next, parents up and down the country will be wondering how will they be able to get their kids up and ready for those early morning starts.

As we all know, trying to get children’s bedtime routines back on track is a challenge. But with a few simple changes, they’ll be back to their sleep routines in no time at all. 

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How Much Sleep Do Children Need?

How Much Sleep Do Children Need

When our children have sleep issues it can be exhausting, affecting the whole family.

If they don’t get enough sleep, their behaviour and mood can be affected. They may become hyperactive at night leading to drowsiness during the day. Sleep affects children’s ability to learn and function, and helps their bodies fight off illness.

Ultimately, sleep helps children to rest and restore their emotional wellbeing.

So, how much sleep do children need?

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5 Tips to Better Teen Sleep

5 Tips to Better Teen SleepIs your teen sleep deprived?

With exams just around the corner, young people up and down the country are risking peak performance by losing out on essential sleep.

Whether it’s due to pulling all-nighters for exam revision or having too much screen time, sleep loss can have a significant impact on young people’s health, behaviour, mood, concentration, memory and, ultimately, performance at school.

We look at the effects of not getting enough shut-eye and how best to get our teenagers to sleep more.

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