From time to time, we like to review some of the books available for parents of college students. There is a wealth of literature available to help parents cope with the transition to college and the changes that occur throughout the college years. We’ve offered some lists of recommended reading, and there is something for everyone. Visit our Resources page for suggestions of important books for college parents and their students.
The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, and How Parents and Schools Can Help Them Thrive by Lisa L. Lewis is a book that should be read by every parent of a teenager. Parents of teenagers probably know (or at least suspect) that our kids aren’t getting enough sleep, but most of us don’t think there is anything we can do about that. After all, they’re busy kids, they love their technology, and schools make demands and have fixed – and early – start times. What’s a parent to do?
In The Sleep-Deprived Teen, Lewis explains how the problem, shares the studies that show what happens when we (all) don’t get enough sleep, describes the consequences of sleep deprivation, and then explains how parents can work to help their children, and teens specifically, get more and better sleep. If you’re not yet convinced that lack of sleep is a problem for our teenagers, this book makes the case.
