Family ties improve preteen sleep; tech hurts it

A recent study reveals that family dinners and strong social connections improve sleep in preteens, while excessive tech use and conflict shorten it. The COVID-era survey of nearly 5,000 preteens found that family meals and neighborhood activities correlated with longer sleep, while technology use and family conflict were linked to shorter sleep durations. Researchers presented these findings at SLEEP 2025, highlighting the importance of in-person social connections and parental engagement for adolescent sleep and well-being.