
Help! My teen’s sleep schedule is off
Just like anything else that is important to your teen, it is important to prioritize sleep and make sure that they can reserve at least 8 hours within their busy schedule.
Just like anything else that is important to your teen, it is important to prioritize sleep and make sure that they can reserve at least 8 hours within their busy schedule.
Regardless of the cause, remember that this is normal behavior and it will pass!
The amount of sleep your teen is getting and the regularity of their sleep schedule is most important, so sleeping until the late morning may actually be okay.
Maureen Monaghan, PhD, a psychologist at Children’s National, provides some tips to help figure out if your child is ready for camp.
Look for age-appropriate toys and pay close attention to cautionary labels, such as “not intended for use by children under the age of three.”