Keep texting from interfering with sleep

Texting after turning out the lights or going to bed can interfere with a good night's sleep — especially if the messages are stressful or emotional. Some research also suggests that screen time before bedtime interferes with sleep. As a result, teens can experience lost sleep, difficulty falling asleep, poor sleep quality and daytime sleepiness.

Work with your teen to establish reasonable hours for texting — such as no texting after a certain hour on school nights. To enforce the rule, keep your teen's phone out of his or her room at night.