Lisa L. Lewis

Lisa L. Lewis is the author of The Sleep-Deprived Teen. She’s previously written about parenting, public health and education for The New York Times, TIME, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and others. She worked extensively on California’s pending school start times law and formerly co-led the state’s chapter for Start School Later.

The importance of later school start times

How remote school underscored the importance of later school start times

The link between teen sleep and the morning bell has been known for some time, but has recently become far more visible.

How schools can help overloaded teens

Does your child's school prioritize your child's mental health and well-being? Learn about key changes schools can make to their schedules, rules, and policies to increase teen sleep and reduce teen stress.