By: Laura Geggel
Published: 02/03/2015 02:57 AM EST on LiveScience
Teenagers who while away the hours on an electronic device — whether it’s a computer, cell phone, tablet or TV — tend to have more problems with sleeping at night, a new study finds.
The cumulative amount of screen time a teen gets throughout the day — not just before bedtime — affects how long they sleep, according to the study, published today (Feb. 2) in the journal BMJ Open.
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“Parents could start with being good role models and restrict their media use both during day and nighttime,” she added. “Helping the teenagers get good media and sleep routines is an important part of parenthood.”
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