Changing Sleep Habits: The Necessity of a Device-less Sleep for Tween and Teens

In this episode Dr. Kathy discusses a study involving tweens and their screen time habits before bedtime and its impact on their sleep. Dr. Kathy shares the importance of sleep, why parents should prioritize a good sleep for kids, and how to change summer sleep habits for the school year. Dr. Kathy explores a study that found having screens in the bedroom and phone usage before sleep were associated with shorter sleep duration and disturbances in adolescents. The importance of focusing on sleep for teens and tweens due to their rapid growth in emotional, intellectual, and physical aspects is highlighted.