How Much Sleep Should Your Teen be Getting?

How much sleep do teenagers need? If your teen is frequently tired, they’re probably not getting enough. This is a common problem among adolescents. Fortunately, you can help your teen get the sleep they need to remain awake and alert throughout the day. Here is advice from MomDoc, Dr. Sarah Garwood.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2vHvSCw
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlchildrens
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/STLChildrens
Learn More About Donating on YouTube: https://support.google.com/youtube/?p=donate_FAQ’

The St. Louis Children’s Hospital YouTube station is intended as a reference and information source only. If you suspect you have a health problem, you should seek immediate care with the appropriate health care professionals. The information on this website is not a substitute for professional care, and must not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. For help finding a doctor, St. Louis Children’s Hospital Answer Line may be of assistance at 314.454.KIDS (5437). The opinions expressed in these videos are those of the individual writers, not necessarily St. Louis Children’s Hospital or Washington University School of Medicine. BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine assume no liability for the information contained in this website or for its use.