Healthy sleep habits play a vital role in the optimal growth and development of teenagers into well-functioning adults. Dr. Chee Yoon Bauer
regular meals, stay in daylight and keep active. “About one to two hours before the planned bedtime, begin dimming lights, turn off electronics and start some calming screen-free activities, as well as incorporate a regular bedtime routine (e.g. bath, brush, book, bed),” says Bauer. “It’s important to remember that the teenage years are a crucial time of physical, cognitive and emotional growth. “Healthy sleep habits play a vital role in the optimal growth and development of teenagers into well-functioning adults.”
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