This Human Nature article explains why sleep is especially important during adolescence and offers practical, relationship-focused ways parents can support better sleep. It highlights how stress, screens, changing body clocks, and emotional overload can disrupt teen sleep, and encourages parents to focus on consistency, connection, and realistic routines rather than control or punishment. The article emphasises that small, supportive changes—such as calming evening routines, clear expectations, and open conversations—can make a meaningful difference to teens’ sleep and overall wellbeing.