Insomnia is when your teen has trouble falling or staying asleep and it is usually brought on by stress; however, it can also be caused by emotional troubles, medication side-effects and an uncomfortable sleeping environment.
 
Top tips to help with your teenager’s insomnia:
 
Make sure they don’t drink caffeine late in the day
 
Make sure your teen doesn’t drink things that contain caffeine late in the day, these include some fizzy drinks, tea and coffee as it will cause their sleep to become fragmented. If possible cut caffeine out of their diet completely.
 
Make sure their bedroom is inviting
 
If possible, don’t let your teenager study or do homework in their bedroom as they will start to establish bad connections with it. Make sure it is dark and comfortable and that it is neither too hot nor too cold.
 
Turn off the TV and mobile phone
 
Don’t let them stimulate their minds by watching TV or messing on their phone late at night, so switch them off. If they have a TV in their bedroom, take it out and encourage them to read a book or magazine instead.
 
Set a reasonable bedtime
 
A teenager needs at least 8 and a half hours of sleep a night so try to set a bedtime schedule or encourage them to bed at the same time each night. Your adolescent will probably resist but stick with it as it will be beneficial to them in the long run.
 
Avoid excessive worrying
 
Making a big deal out of the fact that they can’t go to sleep will only make your teen’s symptoms worse. Make sure they don’t continuously watch the clock or they will make themselves unable to sleep.
 
It is common for teenagers to suffer from insomnia from time to time and it shouldn’t last too long; however, if your youngster is experiencing the symptoms for longer than a month you should consult your doctor.  
Teens who don’t get enough sleep find it hard to concentrate, study and work effectively. They can also experience depression so it is important that you sort out any sleep problems that they may have. 

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