Sleepy Son
Mark- My 13-year-old son seems tired all the time. He doesn’t sleep well at night for one thing. Any suggestions? T.Y. `````````````````````````````````````` Hi T., If you have a tired teen, have them read about teens and sleep on a page just for teens. Print out Awake at the Wheel -it's an interactive brochure for teens-and discuss it with them. Take a look at these pointers for parents on teens and sleep from the National Sleep Foundation. The National Sleep Foundation Teens and Sleep homepage has many more great resources. Here are some "Do’s and Don’ts": DO: Keep to a regular daily routine—the same waking time, meal times, etc. Make sure your kids have interesting and varied activities during the day, including physical activity and fresh air. Use a simple, regular bedtime routine. It should not last too long and should take place primarily in the room where the child will sleep. It may include a few simple, quiet activities, such as a ligh...