How to Help Your Teen Fall Asleep

Don’t think about elephants. I bet I know what you’re thinking about now… elephants. Our brains rarely obey our orders. If your teen has trouble falling asleep, give them something to concentrate on rather than telling them not to think about their worries. Tell them to focus on counting, starting by putting their hand on their chest as they lie on their back. Breathe in to the count of four while their hand rises. Hold for two seconds and then release the air to the count of six. Repeat over and over, bringing the brain back to the numbers. Zzzzzzzzz.

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