When A Teen’s Inability to Juggle School, Sleep, & Social Leads to Depression

It’s common to hear parents comment on how their toddlers, no matter what time they get to bed, they’re up and at ‘em at 5am sharp. Parents become so used to this that through the years they come to rely on it. So when their teen starts sleeping in, it appears to be a factor of laziness. The truth, however, is far more interesting.

Teens Need Their Sleep

Sleep is vital for the growth of our children. They process what they’ve learned that day while the body triggers growth hormones to When a teen hits adolescence, their need for sleep …read more