How Much Sleep Does Your Teen Need

Teens today need more sleep than most parents would think. Growing bodies and minds require time to recharge for optimum thinking and academic achievement in school.

How much sleep does your teen need? The research shows that happy and healthy teens may need more time on the pillow than you think.

Nine Hours of Sleep Key to “Back to School” Success As children and parents prepare for the new school year, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) encourages them to put adequate nighttime sleep on the “back to school” list, along with pencils, binders and backpacks.

Read the complete article here, Teens and Sleep.