Sleep is so important for everyone. However, for your teenagers, getting to sleep can sometimes prove to be more difficult. Take a look at these tips to help them have a good night’s sleep.
- Keep to schedule – going to bed and waking up the same time every day is key to getting quality sleep. Even on weekends.
- Have a pre-bed routine – it doesn’t need to be elaborate but having a set of steps they follow before bed will train their mind that it’s time to sleep. Suggest a relaxing shower or bath before bed.
- Avoid caffeine – coffee and energy drinks are stimulants that can keep them awake. Try and avoid any food and drinks that have caffeine after lunch time.
- Prepare your sleep space – their bedroom should be cool, dark and quiet for the best sleep. Try a fan and /or thick curtains in their room if there are noises they can’t control, consider some ear plugs.
- Listen to hypnosis or meditation – it can be hard to switch off a racing mind at night. Suggest listening to a sleep hypnosis of guided meditation recording while they drift off to sleep at night.
- Ditch the tech – this one might be hard to do but avoiding technology for the hour before bed will definitely improve their sleep quality. This includes their phone.
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If you are worried about your child's sleep, you should book an appointment with your GP.