The essential guide to sleep from award-winning teenage well-being expert Nicola Morgan, author of bestselling Blame My Brain, The Teenage Guide to Stress and The Teenage Guide to Friends. Late nights, addictive technology and minds racing with exam stress and friendship worries: it’s no wonder the teenage stereotype is tired eyes and sleeping through the weekend. Just like adults, teenagers are sleeping less now than ever before, yet sleep is crucial to our health and well-being. Internationally renowned expert on the teenage brain, Nicola Morgan, tackles this essential subject – asking why teenagers so desperately need a good night’s sleep, exploring what a lack of sleep does to their developing brains, and explaining how to have the best sleep possible
Authoritative, accessible and informed by the latest scientific evidence, Nicola Morgan writes a fascinating and helpful guide for both teenagers and adults alike.
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Nicola Morgan Blame My Brain: Exploring Teen Sleep and Mental Health
Nicola Morgan’s Blame My Brain offers foundational insight into teenage brain development, which she expands upon in The Awesome Power of Sleep. Morgan delves into how disrupted sleep patterns impact cognitive function, stress levels, and emotional regulation in teens. This continuation of her work empowers teens and parents to understand why sleep is not just helpful, but essential.
How Nicola Morgan Blame My Brain Insights Influence Oxford Academy’s Approach
At Oxford Academy, we align with Nicola Morgan’s philosophy from Blame My Brain. We encourage routines that support sleep hygiene as part of our one-to-one educational model. By prioritizing student wellness and applying neuroscience-based practices, we help students achieve both academic and personal success.