Do Your Children Get Enough Sleep?
Do Your Children Get Enough Sleep?
6 in 10
Middle Schoolers
7 in 10
High Schoolers
DON’T GET ENOUGH SLEEP
Kids aged
6-12 need
9 to 12
Teens aged
13-18 need
8 to 10
HOURS OF SLEEP A NIGHT
Sleep is critical to prevent:
TYPE 2
DIABETES
OBESITY
POOR MENTAL HEALTH
INJURIES
ATTENTION OR BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS
Set bed and wake-up times
at the same time each day,
including weekends.
Keep the bedroom
quiet and a comfortable
temperature.
Remove electronic
devices from
the bedroom.
Avoid large meals
and caffeine
before bedtime.
Make sure kids are active
during the day so they can
fall asleep at night.
Model good sleep
behaviors for kids.
Have a bedtime routine
like taking a warm bath,
brushing teeth, and
reading a bedtime story.
Turn the lights
out at bedtime.
Learn more about good sleep habits at www.cdc.gov/sleep.
Page last reviewed: March 15, 2021