The Better Behavior Show with Dr. Nicole Beurkens

Episode 175: Is Sleep Quality Causing Your Child’s Behavior & Health Issues?

Nov 23, 2021

54:17

My guest this week is Dr. Chris Winter

In this episode, Dr. Chris and I discuss the importance of his new book, The Rested Child: Why Your Tired, Wired or Irritable Child May Have a Sleep Disorder and How To Help.

Learn more about the prevalence of sleep disorders in children, the detriment it has on life-long health, the frequency of dismissal in the medical community, and what it actually means to have disordered sleeping versus just a bad night of sleep. Most importantly, we discuss the warning signs in behavior and development that may be a signal to investigate sleep with your primary care providers and various sleep specialists.

Episode Timestamps:

Episode Intro … 00:00:30

Introduction to Dr. Chris Winter … 00:01:28

Appreciating & Recognizing if You Sleep Well … 00:05:15

What is Considered a Sleep Disorder in Kids? … 00:13:30

What Should Our Kids’ Sleep Look Like? … 00:19:38

Clear Red Flags of Sleep Issues … 00:23:15

Neurodevelopmental Challenges and Sleep … 00:32:00

Investigating Sleep Issues with Care Providers & Sleep Specialists … 00:34:40

Options for Sleep Support … 00:43:45

Sleep Education & Lifestyle Habits … 00:48:30

Episode Wrap up & Resources … 00:50:40