Pop Culture Parenting Ep019: Big Daddy(1999) + kids that won't sleep
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May 9, 2022 Explore parenting challenges, iconic movie scenes, and strategies for better sleep habits for children in this informative and entertaining podcast episode. Delve into childhood insomnia, birthday celebrations, and practical advice on helping kids sleep better. From movie trivia to personal stories, this episode offers a delightful mix of tips and insights for parents dealing with sleep issues.
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Importance of Bedtime Routines
- Establish consistent bedtime routines to cue children for sleep.
- Routines help kids anticipate and be ready to fall asleep more easily each night.
Teach Kids Self-Soothing Skills
- Kids with sleep issues often struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep, known as childhood insomnia.
- Support them gently to learn self-soothing as a critical skill for independent sleep.
Childhood Insomnia's Wide Impact
- Childhood insomnia affects up to 40% of children and 80% of kids with neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Poor sleep mimics ADHD symptoms and impacts mental health, memory, behavior, and social development.