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Step 1
Require your teen get 9 to 10 hours of sleep a night. Limit the hectic school schedule and extra-curricular activities. Help your teen establish a bedtime routine similar to the one he had as a child.
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Step 2
Teach your teen a relaxation routine to help them wind down at night. Learn it with them, and you'll have something to do together each night.
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Step 3
Become an activist for later school start times. Most schools begin classes early in the morning and get out in the early afternoon. Help organize a push in your school district for a later start time to allow teens more morning sleep.
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Step 4
Enroll your teenager in a time-management course. Some schools offer one-time courses to help teens learn how to plan their days, schedule their work, relaxation, extra-curricular and sleep times. Can't find a class, teach them the basics on your own.
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Step 5
Talk with your teen's teachers on a regular basis to find out if he seems tired in class. Suggest a smaller class load or less activities when the nights are getting too late. While teenagers like to stay up late at night, they may not realize the adverse affects it has on their school, work and even driving abilities.
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Step 6
Take your teen to a doctor if he is constantly tired during the day. Sleep deprivation is a serious problem that can have serious consequences if a teenager falls asleep while driving.
