Teen sleep can turn into a nightly argument when school requires an early start. Dr. James Lee explains why bedtime resistance isn't always the whole story, giving parents another way to understand the clash between the alarm clock and the teenager who isn't ready to sleep.

Then there's the phone that looks like a quiet way to unwind. What reaches the eyes matters, but so does what gets the mind going. A familiar evening habit may deserve a closer look.

And what if your child sleeps more or less than the guidelines suggest? Before treating the number as a verdict, there's something else James wants parents to consider. Enough sleep matters, but it isn't a promise that every difficult day disappears.

Topics: Teen sleep, circadian rhythm, school start times, screen time, sleep guidelines

GUEST: Dr. James Lee

Originally aired on 2026-10-09

Teen sleep can turn into a nightly argument when school requires an early start. Dr. James Lee explains why bedtime resistance isn't always the whole story, giving parents another way to understand the clash between the alarm clock and the teenager who isn't ready to sleep.
Then there's the phone that looks like a quiet way to unwind. What reaches the eyes matters, but so does what gets the mind going. A familiar evening habit may deserve a closer look.
And what if your child sleeps more or less than the guidelines suggest? Before treating the number as a verdict, there's something else James wants parents to consider. Enough sleep matters, but it isn't a promise that every difficult day disappears.
Topics: Teen sleep, circadian rhythm, school start times, screen time, sleep guidelines
GUEST: Dr. James Lee
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-10-09

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From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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