Get a good night’s sleep

Increasing the time you spend resting can help you feel happier and healthier.

Most tweens and teens need about nine to 11 hours of sleep every night to be their healthiest and do their best in school. However, most kids this age get much less. There are many reasons, including homework, evening activities, and socializing with friends. Here’s how you can get a better night’s sleep. Have a set bedtime When you go to sleep at the same time every night, your body gets used to the schedule and you fall asleep more easily. To figure out what your bedtime should be, think about when you have to wake up and work backward. If you want to get 10 hours of sleep and have to wake up at 7 a.m., you would need to go to sleep at 9 p.m. Wind down before…

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