Is your teen staying up past midnight and sleeping in late? That habit might be doing more than making mornings rough. A new study from Penn State College of Medicine found that teens who keep later bedtimes and wake times were more likely to [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is excited to kick off the 2026 AASM “Sleep for Success” High School Video Contest. This annual event invites teens to get creative, share their voice, and help others understand why sleep matters. It’s a fun way to [...]
Summer break is a time for fun, freedom — and staying up way too late. But as the school year creeps closer, it's time to reset those sleep habits. A solid sleep schedule helps kids and teens stay sharp, focused and ready to learn [...]
In September, Student Sleep Health Week is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of healthy sleep for students of all ages to learn, grow and thrive. This year, sleep experts engaged with the Reddit community to provide insights into fostering healthy sleep patterns [...]
Submissions are now being accepted for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s 2023 “Unplug to Recharge” High School Video Contest. Entrants will compete for a cash prize and raise awareness about the importance of sleep for teens and the effect of technology on teen [...]
Held in September, Student Sleep Health Week drives awareness of the importance of healthy sleep for students of all ages to learn, grow and thrive. This year, sleep experts took to Reddit to answer questions about healthy sleep in kids and teens during Student [...]
The start of the new school year is the perfect time to renew habits that keep students happy and healthy – including sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is holding the third annual Student Sleep Health Week Sept. 12-18, 2022, to inform [...]
Submissions are now being accepted for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s 2022 “Make Sleep Work for You” High School Video Contest. Entrants will compete for a cash prize and raise awareness about the importance of sleep for the health and well-being of teens. [...]
Recently, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) organized Student Sleep Health Week to drive awareness of the importance of healthy sleep for students of all ages to learn, grow and thrive. During Student Sleep Health Week, AASM members Seema Khosla, MD, and [...]
It can be tough to make sure children get a good night’s sleep, but sufficient sleep can improve learning, health and mood. During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthy sleep is especially important for children and teens. More than a third of parents say that online [...]
