Generation Sleepless
About This Book
Many parents suspect their teenagers are not getting enough sleep, and this book examines how serious that problem has become. Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright, both marriage and family therapists, look at how widespread teen sleep loss has grown and how it can contribute to anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. They argue that restoring healthy sleep can help teenagers feel happier and more well, and they show families how to get there. Turgeon and Wright previously co-wrote The Happy Sleeper, a guide to healthy sleep habits for babies and young children, and this book turns to adolescence. They describe how screens, heavy academic demands, teenagers' tendency toward late-night body clocks, and early school start times combine to leave many young people in long-running sleep debt and "social jet lag." Drawing on current research, the authors explain why teens need more sleep than their younger siblings during this stage of development, even though they usually get far less. The book shows how to build a teen's own motivation to sleep well, how to change household habits around phones, social media, and screen time, and how to use a teen's night owl tendencies to establish better sleep routines. The book also outlines how schools can become more sleep-friendly and calls for broader systemic change. Presented as the first book of its kind, it offers practical guidance for parents and a call to action for teachers, principals, colleges, coaches, and policymakers.
ISBN: 9780593192139
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