I know that his sleep needs will change as he gets older - both when he reaches middle school and again when he is a teenager. What I didn't realize is that my sleep needs will need to be reassessed when he is a teen.
That's right: Parents of teenagers probably need more sleep. I say "probably" because there are two factors to consider here:
- Either parents know how much sleep they need and they are short changing themselves in some way.
- Or parents have never been getting enough sleep and definitely need more overall.
Easier said than done, of course (like most parenting advice). I think back to how my Mom worked long hours at her job when I was a teenager. I know she never got enough sleep at night; and she still had to deal with my mood swings.
Sorry, Mom!
What is your ideal number of sleep hours? Share in the comments.
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