How to Improve my Teen's Sleep

Andrew Colsky interviews sleep coach Jenni Bumstead about teen sleep issues. Bumstead explains that teens face unique challenges with sleep due to rapidly changing bodies, emotional regulation, peer pressure, and a shift in their body clock. She discusses the importance of managing parental expectations and finding compromises between parents and teens. Bumstead also addresses the impact of blue light from screens on sleep and suggests personalized approaches to screen use. She highlights the need for sleep management plans, which may include advancements, bright light therapy, and stimulus control. Bumstead emphasizes the importance of motivation and finding what motivates each individual teen to make positive changes in their sleep habits.