Senior School Children

Teenagers have a natural shift in their circadian rhythm (body clock), which means that they may not feel tired until later in the evening.

Exposure to screens can exaggerate the impact of this natural circadian rhythm shift.

Try to ensure teenage children are exposed to natural sunlight after they wake in the morning to help regulate their melatonin and counteract the impact of screen use.

The National Sleep Foundation recommends teenagers achieve 8-10 hours sleep/night.

Encourage teenagers to avoid caffeinated food or drink in the afternoon and evening to prevent this interfering with sleep.

Sleep is incredibly important for the mental and physical wellbeing of teenagers, & modelling this to teenagers is helpful. Practice what you preach!

Try to avoid inconsistent sleeping schedules. Even though sleep-in’s are lovely, consistent bedtimes and morning wake times are really helpful for our sleep.