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Struggling to sleep doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. If your body feels tired but your brain won’t shut up. If nights drag on, mornings feel brutal, and sleep just won’t land when you want it to… This guide is for you. Better Sleep for Teens – How to Switch Off Your Brain isn’t about rules, routines, or being told to “put your phone away and try harder.” It’s about understanding why sleep feels so difficult during the teenage years — and how your brain actually works when it’s wired, alert, and stuck in night-mode. Across five short, calm modules, you’ll ...

Teenagers have special sleep requirements because their bodies and brains are changing rapidly during this stage of development. Adolescents need 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night, but many struggle to get enough due to busy schedules, homework, extracurricular activities, and late-night technology use. Sleep deprivation can have serious physical and mental consequences for teenagers. It has the potential to cause mood swings, irritability, and depression. It can also have an impact on their ability to focus and learn, which can lead to poor academic performance. Furthermore, a lack of sleep ...

Struggling to help your teen get to a healthy weight—without crash diets, stress, or shame?This podcast is for teens who want to feel better in their bodies—and for parents who want to support their kids the right way.Hosted by Dr. Jenny Gourgari, a pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine, and teen weight loss coach with over 15 years of experience, this podcast focuses on balancing puberty hormones, building healthy habits, and understanding the real science behind teen weight and wellness.Each week, Dr. Gourgari answers real questions like:🧠 Why do I feel hungry all ...

Running doesn't have to suck. Ease yourself into a comfortable routine (promise!) with this hilarious and approachable guide to workouts and nutrition from an experienced athlete. We've all side-eyed the chipper runners jogging by in their short-shorts and "Fun Run"-finisher tops and felt a...