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Guide Book!
Here you can find resources that can help you cope with your busy life!
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The following are things your fellow teens found to be important in order to have a good life:
Establish a caring relationship with your parents and family: They are a major component of your support system. One easy way to accomplish this is to include your family in things that matter to you.

Do not nap longer than 30 minutes. (hopefully this won't be a problem at school!
Wake up in the morning with bright light.
Resources
National Sleep Foundation
Kids Health

Teens tend to have different sleep patterns all week long which hurts the quality of sleep you receive.
Sleep is as important of a body function as eating, drinking, and breathing
Problems with not sleepingWith Not Sleeping
Not getting enough sleep at night can result in the following problems:
Obviously your school work is affected. Lack of sleep can make it hard to concentrate, listen, solve problems, and of course, stay awake.
Some studies show that lack of sleep can lead to pimples and acne.
Adolescents who are sleep deprived have problems eating well, leading to weight gain.
What You Can Do
You can improve your sleep deprived performance at school by trying the following tips:
Keep your room cool and dark using blinds and curtains.
No caffeine or food close to bedtime.
Establish a consistent bedtime and wake-up time. This will help your body adjust to your sleep patterns easier.
Exercise regularly.
Unwind and relax your mind before going to bed.
Do not nap longer than 30 minutes. (hopefully this won't be a problem at school!
Wake up in the morning with bright light.

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Game Time!
in class again!.again!
Tired of Being Tired?
Do you feel like you are tired at school all of the time? Do you think your parents and teachers think that you're just being lazy? If so, don't feel bad because you are not alone. In fact, millions of adolescents across the country are feeling the effects of not receiving enough sleep.
Problems with not sleeping
Not getting enough sleep at night can result in the following problems:
Obviously your school work is affected. Lack of sleep can make it hard to concentrate, listen, solve problems, and of course, stay awake.
Lack of sleep can make you irritable and grouchy to your friends, family, and teachers.
When you don't sleep enough, your immune system is weakens. As a result, you will be more likely to get sick.
Some studies show that lack of sleep can lead to pimples and acne.
Adolescents who are sleep deprived have problems eating well, leading to weight gain.

During adolescence, your sleep patterns will have you falling asleep and waking later.
Teens tend to have different sleep patterns all week long which hurts the quality of sleep you receive.
drinking, and breathing.
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Problems with not sleeping
Not getting enough sleep at night can result in the following problems:

Do you feel like you are tired at school all of the time? Do you think your parents and teachers think that you're just being lazy? If so, don't feel bad because you are not alone. In fact, millions of adolescents across the country are feeling the effects of not receiving enough sleep.
Facts About Teens and Sleep
The firstmost important fact that In fact, recent studies have shown that adolescents have different sleeping patterns than adults. According to these studies, most teens should not start feeling sleepy until 11:00 p.m. However, most teens are supposed to be in bed by 10:00 p.m. Read on for more facts about teens and sleeping.
Teens need about 9 1/4 hours of sleep per night but one sleep study found that only 15% received that amount!
During adolescence, your sleep patterns will have you falling asleep and waking later.
Teens tend to have different sleep patterns all week long which hurts the quality of sleep you receive.
Sleep is as important of a body function as eating, drinking, and breathing.

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Game Time!
You can see it very clearly. You've just dribbled the ball past half court, you only have one more defender to pass! A quick dribble behind your back and you've passed her! The only thing between you and the basket is...I SAID WAKE UP! You lift your head from off of your desk and notice two things: everyone is laughing at you and the teacher does not look very happy. It's at this point that you realize you've fallen asleep in class again!.
DoTired of Being Tired?
Do you feel the time? Do you think your parents and teachers think that you're just being lazy? If so, receiving enough sleepsleep.
Facts About Teens and Sleep
The first fact that you need to know is that it is perfectly normal for you to be tired at school. In fact,

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notice two things,things: everyone is in class again!again!.
Do you feel like you are tired at school all of the time? If so, don't feel bad because you are not alone. In fact, millions of adolescents across the country are feeling the effects of not receiving enough sleep

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You can see it very clearly. You've just dribbled the ball past half court, you only have one more defender to pass! A quick dribble behind your back and you've passed her! The only thing between you and the basket is...I SAID WAKE UP! You lift your head from off of your desk and notice two things, everyone is laughing at you and the teacher does not look very happy. It's at this point that you realize you've fallen asleep in class again!