Daylight Saving Time: Don’t Lose Sleep Over It
Daylight saving time means more sunlight during the hours most of us are awake. But setting the clock forward or back also can cause sleep issues that make for a lot of cranky kids and groggy teens.
Losing an hour of sleep in March when we "spring forward" can take a toll on teens, leaving them sleepier during the day.
One study found that high school students lost about a half-hour of sleep per night, on average, during the week following the March time change. They also had slower reaction times and trouble paying attention, raising potential concerns for teen drivers.