Welcome to the sleep revolution. More than ever experts know how SLEEP defines the health of cognitive function, emotional regulation, social interaction... for everyone... but most especially teenagers!Sleep-deprived teens often struggle with moodiness, risky behaviors, relational skills and even academics due to being forced to operate on insufficient sleep. The cascade of poor sleep can result in what Dr. Skinner refers to as "ego depletion," leaving teens incapable of functioning at their best, or even just adequately. Are our teenagers being rebellious or lazy, or is there more to the story? Dr. Meers enlightens us on the biological changes that occur during adolescence, which can account for those infamous late nights and groggy mornings. Maybe their disengagement isn’t just teenage defiance— maybe our kids are exhausted!In this fascinating episode, renowned clinical psychologist and certified sleep medicine specialist, Dr. Jessica Meers, uncovers the hidden intricacies of sleep, focusing on the enigmatic and often elusive sleep patterns of teenagers—a topic more vital to their well-being than we might think.Join us to find out how better sleep for our kids and teens is possible, today on Finding Noble. You and us,We got this.Carly Red & Dr. Skinner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://findingnoble.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Notes:00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement00:45 Dr. Jessica Meers' Background and Expertise01:26 The Importance of Sleep for Mental Health02:00 Challenges of Adolescent Sleep03:18 Biological Changes in Teen Sleep Patterns07:47 Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Teens11:11 Solutions for Better Sleep12:00 The Role of Consistency in Sleep14:12 Advocating for Later School Start Times15:40 Real-Life Examples of Sleep Deprivation20:20 The Perfect Storm of Sleep Risks for Teens23:15 The Connection Between Sleep and Health24:53 Modeling Good Sleep Habits for Teens26:04 Parenting Challenges: Screen Time Before Bed26:41 The Science Behind Device Usage and Sleep27:37 Balancing Screen Time and Sleep Quality28:30 The Role of Anxiety in Sleep Patterns31:23 The Benefits and Drawbacks of Napping36:08 Caffeine vs. Napping: What's Better?37:44 Understanding Individual Sleep Needs41:54 The Importance of Early Sleep43:46 When to Seek Professional Help for Sleep Issues47:57 Final Thoughts and Resources for Better SleepLink to freebie: Teen Sleep Survival GuideTo find out more about Dr. Jessica Meers:-          Visit her website: rhythm-well.com-          Follow her on Instagram: shetalkssleepTo subscribe to helpful emails head here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://findingnoble.com/about/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the episodes on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FindingNoblePodcast***SEND YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO: [email protected] expert-led parenting courses on: https://parentguidance.org/

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