Resources
This is a website devoted to educating parents, educators, and school administrators on the relationship between school start times, sleep, and overall health for adolescents. This website seeks to raise awareness of this issue while helping to implement change.
Start School Later - An up-to-date, peer-reviewed summary of research on teen sleep and school start times, plus expert recommendations about ways to build on that research and turn into school policy.
This website gives evidence-based practical advice regarding sleep hygiene, primarily focused on the teen/tween population.
Recommendations on School Start Times for Adolescents in the Pediatrics Journal 2014 Sept, American Academy of Pediatrics, Adolescent Sleep Working Group, Committee on Adolescence, and Council on School Health
Books
By Matthew Walker, PhD This book explores the science behind sleep and its crucial role in physical and mental well-being. The book covers topics such as the impact of sleep on the immune system, creativity, emotional stability, and overall health. It provides insights on how to improve sleep quality and highlights the importance of prioritizing rest for better cognitive and physical performance.
Educational Materials
Great educational tool to share with family, friends and your community.
Sleep Foundation
TED Talk speaker, Wendy Troxel