Generation Sleepless

‘Generation Sleepless is the crucial missing piece in the conversation about teen mental health. As a therapist and the mum of a teenager, I'm so grateful for every page of this book!’

-- Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone

‘Well-researched, skillfully written, and deeply helpful. Turgeon and Wright are cultural therapists who teach us how to help teens with the most urgent and important of lessons — how to sleep well. I recommend this book to all parents of tweens and teens.’

-- Mary Pipher, author of Reviving Ophelia

‘In Generation Sleepless, Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright provide an essential guide to supporting the key nutrient for the adolescent brain: sleep. I love this book because it provides a respectful, emotionally attuned, and practical roadmap to helping teenagers get the sleep their bodies and brains so desperately need. I highly encourage everyone who parents or works with teens to read and share this much needed resource!’

-- Mona Delahooke, PhD, author of Beyond Behaviours and Brain-Body Parenting

‘Grounded in a deep understanding of sleep, family dynamics, and social realities, this engaging book seamlessly and creatively integrates practical tips and tools families can use for immediate relief with ways they can work to make the systemic changes — including sleep-friendly school start times — that make healthy sleep possible.’

-- Terra Ziporyn Snider, PhD, Executive Director and co-founder of Start School Later, and co-author of The New Harvard Guide to Women’s Health

‘Generation Sleepless exposes the myriad of factors that squeeze teen sleep, but more importantly, it gives us a practical framework with to-do’s for society, as well as five easy-to-deploy habits for families that really make a difference.’

-- Dr Michael Breus, author of The Power of When

‘Rest is vital for developing brains … Turgeon and Wright explain the connection between sleep and mental health — and what parents can do to help.’

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‘Turgeon and Wright, authors of the bestseller, The Happy Sleeper, reveal just how wrong we’ve all been about teens and sleep. Their new book discusses how to build healthy habits, advocate for change, and navigate the storm together with your teen through collaboration and communication.’

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Praise for The The Happy Sleeper:

‘Clear a space on your bookshelf! You’ll be consulting this friendly, research-based guide to the blessings of sleep for you and your little ones for many years to come.’

-- Adele Faber, co-author of How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

Praise for The The Happy Sleeper:

‘An important resource for parents seeking to give their children a lifetime of quality sleep. Good sleep habits are vital to child development and overall health, and The Happy Sleeper offers real-world strategies for getting children the sleep they need.’

-- David M. Cloud, CEO of National Sleep Foundation

Praise for Now Say This:

‘Instantly useable. Their practical and compassionate method gets you unstuck from difficult parenting moments and gives kids the tools to grow into responsible, emotionally savvy adults.’

-- Lori Gottlieb, LMFT, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone