001hello I'm dr. Katzen with hcit and welcome to this edition of parent university which will highlight optimal student health and well-being today students under a lot of perceived stress will be a physical emotional chemical or all the above many parents and guardians may not be aware but just a few subtle lifestyle habits could skyrocket student success and unlock their full potential [Music] on this edition of our optimal health series on parent University we will discuss the power of sleep sleep deprivation is one of the number one problems of today's youth they simply do not get enough sleep proper sleep is needed for mental clarity memory concentration and overall performance it is important to stand that the body and brain heal and repair during sleep the body brain the body and brain are like a battery
002they need to be recharged and sleep is how you do it here are a few tips and suggestions that can help students and their sleep habits number one health experts recommend 8 to 10 hours of sleep for teenagers from the ages between 14 and 17 to consistency is key the body responds to rhythm experts recommend going to bed and waking at the similar times each day 3 this may be a challenge but it is recommended that there's not that there is not computer phone or screen time 30 minutes before bed research supports at electronics before bed interferes with the quality of sleep number 4 today it is common for students to sleep with their phone under their pillow we strongly encourage students to keep their phone away from their head and pillow as they sleep
003due to radiation concerns as well as the fact it may go off and disrupt their sleep patterns 5 and lastly try to stick to a positive thoughts and experiences before bed watching a reading negative or upsetting things will interfere with your sleep quality because your subconscious brain remains active long after you fall asleep so remember the way you do anything is the way you do everything success leaves clues and anything you do in the right direction is progress so thank you in advance for supporting your child's success thank you for watching this edition of Perun University [Music]