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Cheat Sheet: Joe Jonas, 'American Idol' and Sleep Deprivation

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Joe Jonas is going solo. Credit: Getty Images

If your teenager recently replaced the JoBros with Justin Bieber, they might be intrigued to know that Joe Jonas is working on a solo album. In an exclusive interview with the Just Jared Jr., the 20-year-old member of the Jonas Brothers confirmed that he's following the footsteps of his younger brother Nick Jonas and putting out his own record. The bigger question is whether this album will make us want to stick knitting needles in our ears or not?

If you haven't been following along, "American Idol" is down to the final two. Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox are set to square off next Tuesday, May 25 on Fox. Check out KOL's winner prediction with their Idol in a Minute video recap. Will it be Crystal, the Janis Joplin-y, raspy voiced, hippie chick? Or will it be Lee, the vulnerable, sometimes self-deprecating, loaner, dark horse? Does anyone even care anymore?

As parents we know how hard it is to get a good night's sleep, but do you ensure that your children get a good night's sleep? A recent study observed 723 teens and recorded their sleep patterns during the week and on weekends, how often they had trouble sleeping, and how many calories their diet typically consisted of. What researchers found is a link between sleep deprivation and a higher body mass index, which means your child is more likely to gain weight if they're burning the midnight oil too often. This is of course in addition to the toll lack of sleep will take on their grades, attentiveness and overall demeanor. Come to think of it, maybe our inability to sleep at night is the reason we're still fighting with these last 10 pounds?! It's a thought!

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