
The Teen Sleep Crisis: Helping adolescents get the rest their brains require
Lena Fairwood · narrated by Juniper
2026
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Most teenagers are running on far less sleep than their bodies need, and the effects show up everywhere from mood to grades to the meals at your own table. This is a clear look at why adolescent sleep works differently, how school start times and screens interact with a shifting body clock, and what actually helps: consistent wind-down routines, honest conversations, and boundaries that respect a teen's need for independence. Practical guidance, delivered with patience and respect for the whole family.
17 chapters
- 1Introduction3m
- 2Chapter 1: A Different Way to Think About Teen Sleep14m
- 3Chapter 2: What's Really Happening When Teens Can't Sleep12m
- 4Chapter 3: Why Sleep Slips Away: Everyday Causes and Hidden Triggers16m
- 5Chapter 4: Let the Sun In: Morning Light Habits11m
- 6Chapter 5: Taming the Glow: Screens and Evening Light16m
- 7Chapter 6: The Caffeine Countdown16m
- 8Chapter 7: Steady Rhythms: Keeping Weekends and Weekdays Aligned12m
- 9Chapter 8: Winding Down: Simple Evening Rituals14m
- 10Chapter 9: Calming the Racing Mind: Stress and Worry Before Bed12m
- 11Chapter 10: Move to Rest: Exercise and Energy Balance16m
- 12Chapter 11: Creating a Sleep Sanctuary: The Bedroom Environment15m
- 13Chapter 12: Gentle Sips: Soothing Bedtime Drinks14m
- 14Chapter 13: Putting It All Together: A Simple Nightly Plan11m
- 15Chapter 14: When to Worry: Red Flags and Getting Professional Help15m
- 16Conclusion4m
- 17About the Author1m
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