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HELP YOUR TEEN
SLEEP BETTER

Information & tools for parents of teens

5 Tips

The teen years are a perfect storm for insomnia.

LEARN HOW TO HELP YOUR TEEN BETTER NAVIGATE THIS PERFECT STORM

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NOT SURE HOW TO HELP YOUR TEEN SLEEP BETTER?

Learn 5 steps to improve your teen's sleep. Even if your teen isn't quite ready, take action 'behind the scenes' and gather valuable advice and resources to share when the time is right.

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BEDTIME & SCREEN BATTLES?

Learn strategies to better navigate these tricky interactions.

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FACING RESISTANCE?

Learn how to build influence and better support your teen, whether it's with sleep or any other challenges they encounter.

WOULD MY TEEN BENEFIT FROM A CONSULTATION?

The DECODE Insomnia Clinic provides virtual OHIP-covered consultation for teens (13+) in Ontario, Canada with chronic insomnia and sleep timing concerns.  A consultation is recommended when your teen is open to learning more about their sleep concern.  Please note that parent participation in the consultation is requested and strongly recommended.  After consultation, both paid and OHIP-covered options for treatment are available. 

OTHER TEEN SLEEP
RESOURCES

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In this episode, you’ll hear from a parent of a teen who went through a pilot version of the DECODE Insomnia Program run in early 2022*.

*Please note that the program structure has been updated with feedback obtained from this pilot group and participants that have subsequently gone through this program.

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What is your advice for helping my teen settle to sleep? (5:02)  What do you recommend when it comes to putting away electronics before bedtime? (9:50) How can I help my teen quiet a busy mind? (12:53)  What should my teen do if they are in bed and they can't fall asleep?  (18:30)  What is your advice if my teen wakes up in the middle of the night and can't settle back to sleep? (19:55)

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What would you recommend when we have late night activities that get in the way of a regular routine?  (1:58)

How can we help teens navigate waking up and fatigue after a poor night's sleep?  (13:10)

Is it a good idea to let teens catch up on sleep?  (16:33)

What are signs of sleep deprivation in teens?  (21:11) 

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3 tips to help your teen avoid more chronic and severe issues with sleep after they transition back to school. 

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Why the return to school is a high risk period for developing severe sleep issues as well as the 3 steps to adjust the timing of the body clock.

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Another perspective from a parent of a teen who participated in a pilot version of the DECODE Insomnia Program in early 2022*.

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