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4 Tips For Creating A Consistent Bedtime Routine
Sleep is critical for youth mental health, and one of the basic building blocks for healthy sleep is a consistent bedtime routine. But bedtime routines are not just for young children, older children, adolescents, and adults all need bedtime routines!
A bedtime routine helps to prepare the body for sleep, providing separation between a busy day and the calming and relaxation needed for sleep.
3 Facts About Adolescent Sleep
It is common for parents to ask why their teen is always tired or why their teen can’t wake up in the morning. The most common reason is simply that teens are not getting enough sleep!
The Single Question to Identify Why Most Babies Wake Up During the Night
Waking up during the night is normal. Everyone does it, from infants through older adults. At the end of every sleep cycle our brain has a brief arousal. Most people go right back to sleep, not remembering these awakenings in the morning.
However, how we fall asleep at bedtime can impact whether we have a brief arousal or a full awakening.