The time change is a chance to reset your sleep schedule – especially for teens
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The switch from daylight saving to standard time offers a reprieve for those who need more sleep.
Clocks fell back an hour on Sunday morning and many people may have enjoyed an extra hour of slumber. Going forward, this change means darker evenings and brighter mornings — and you can take advantage of that morning light to reset your sleep schedule.
This can be especially helpful for teenagers who get chronically little sleep. Three out of four high school students don't get enough shut-eye, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dragging groggy teens out of bed in the morning, or forcing them off their screens and into bed at night can be frustrating for parents.
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