Thursday, February 16, 2012

Surly Teenager Syndrome

Are your kids getting enough sleep? How about your teenagers? How much sleep do children need anyway? A baby seems to sleep almost all the time. According to Baby Center, children up to three years need a lot of sleep. Including night sleep and daytime naps, 15 hours isn't unusual. Unfortuna...
4/ 7/08 9:14pm

Thanks Florence for sharing this important information with us.  I am a few years away from the surly teenager as myoldest is 4 1/2 years old.  But I have to say one can never be too prepared for teenage children!  It really is crucial to development healthy sleeping habits while the kids are young - rountine is important.  Maybe it will help as they grow up - trying to reinforce the routine part even while the hormones and sleep patterns change.

 

Here are a few other items about sleep and teenagers that members might find informative.

 

Dr. Blaivas Answers Your Questions About Sleep Problems

Teens' sleep problems may be chronic

 

Health Tip: Teens Must Get Enough Sleep

 

 

All the best, sue (moderator) 

 

 

 

4/ 7/08 10:34pm
Thanks for your response, Sue, and for the helpful links. It's difficult enforcing good habits with teenagers because they have become independent and think they know more than their parents. I know. I raised six of them through those difficult years. So, the sooner the rules about schedules and sleep are introduced and enforced, the better/.

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