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How much sleep do you need? Sleep duration by age
Sleep duration recommendations for babies, children and adults, with guidance on naps, time in bed and planning a realistic daily routine.
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Sleep — teens
Ages 13–17
Information about sleep duration and screen habits in the teenage years. Start with the time you need to wake up for school, then consider how homework, activities and phone use fit into the evening.
Sleep recommendations place teens in a different age group from adults. In the sleep-duration guide, look for ages 13–17. In the screen-use guide, focus on the explanations and steps relevant to your family’s routine.
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Screens before bed: habits for adults and children
How screens can delay sleep, what night mode cannot solve, and practical boundaries for phones, games and evening work.
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