2026 Parenting Through the Teen Years - Understanding Teen Sleep and Substance Use

As part of Kent State University Twinsburg Academic Center’s free speaker series for parents of teens, this session will explore two key factors impacting adolescent health: sleep and substance use. Led by a Dr. Brian Zack, Chief Medical Officer, Population Health; University Hospitals Cleveland and Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, the discussion will highlight how sleep patterns affect wellbeing, as well as provide insight into current trends in teen substance use. Participants will leave with practical strategies to support their teen’s health and make informed decisions as a family.