Teens Learn Your Sleep Habits

There are zero winners in the no-sleep game. While people act as if being too busy to sleep is a badge of honor, the reality is that a lack of sleep is a losing proposition. Sleep affects your mood, health, and ability to manage stress. And guess what? Teens learn the value of sleep from YOU. When you skip hitting the pillow and talk about being too busy to sleep, your teen learns that’s what they should do when they’re an adult. So take care of yourself and your teen by making sleep a priority.

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About Melissa Ford

Melissa Ford is the senior strategist at Women Online. As a writer, she covers a diverse range of topics including education, health, technology, and parenting. She is also the mother of amazing twin teens.

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