15. Raising happy, well-rested teenagers with Dr. Susan Kuczmarski
Ready to stop fighting with your teenager about sleep? Today’s episode covers how caregivers can help teens can get enough sleep without fighting, nagging, or dragging them out of bed in the morning. We’ll talk about creating a harmonious, respectful family culture so teens can learn, grow, thrive—and learn to successfully manage their own sleep routines.
Dr. Susan Kuczmarski, Ed.D., is a social scientist, author, and educator who specializes in leadership, motivation, and culture. Trained as a cultural anthropologist, she teaches courses in leadership and management at Northwestern University in Chicago and is the best-selling author of six books, including The Sacred Flight of the Teenager: A Parent’s Guide to Stepping Back and Letting Go, The Family Bond: Inspiring Tips for Creating a Closer Family, and her most recent book, the award-winning Becoming A Happy Family: Pathways to the Family Soul. It serves as a guide to find the “sticky glue” that supports the family bond and deepen connections within the family. She is a frequent radio and television guest and has appeared on "The Today Show.”