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Can Growth Spurts Cause Adolescents To Sleep More?

I have a son who is almost 12 years old. He has been sleeping a little longer than usual and I wonder if that would indicate a growth spurt or if it helps with growth spurts in adolescents. He is a small framed boy and looks considerably younger than his age.
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I think this sort of behavior is included in his developmental path. At the ages above 10 and upto 15, children start playing more physically. over and above, their school tasks are becoming more mentally tough. That could be the reason for the behavior. But, he needs to improve his health with nutritious food just because of the above stated causes.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Can Growth Spurts Cause Adolescents To Sleep More?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I think this sort of behavior is included in his developmental path. At the ages above 10 and upto 15, children start playing more physically. over and above, their school tasks are becoming more mentally tough. That could be the reason for the behavior. But, he needs to improve his health with nutritious food just because of the above stated causes. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.