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__Sleep For A Teen!__
The average teenager needs around 9.5 hours of sleep per night, possibly because hormones that are critical to growth and sexual maturation ( puberty ) are released mostly during slumber. Yet studies show that teenagers generally get an average of only 7.4 hours a night. Which is 2.1 hours of sleep lost. And even if you lose a bit of sleep one night during the week it adds up to affecting your entire week. You will notice that your energy has gone down and that you are feeling lazy!

Sleep At School

When a teen falls asleep in class, two things happen: they miss what is being taught and they lose the respect of the teacher. They may also receive a consequence from the school, depending on the classroom discipline policy. All of these things affect your teen's academic success and can be avoided.

The following paragraph is one example on how to be rested for school!

Set a time for ‘lights out’ on school nights. This is never be any later than 10 p.m. ‘Lights out’ means the computer, television, lights and cell phone should be off. Develop a nighttime routine that involves activities that slows you down for the end of the day. Taking a bath or reading are two activities that work well. Turning off the computer and disconnecting from friends and the commotion of the day an hour before bedtime will also help your teen relax. Point out the positives after you have had a good night’s rest. This will reinforce what it feels like to be rested and capable of accomplishing what you want. By Jayme Iggulden