043: Your Sleep Makes You a Better (or Worse) Parent -- Sleep Like the Boss You Are with Christine Hansen

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

Will sleep become the new kale? Or the new cancer?

Adults are shorting themselves on sleep in droves in our "always-on" culture, and I'm unfortunately leading the pack. That's why I begged sleep science coach Christine Hansen to join me for a half hour to get some important tips!!

I started implementing a new way to wake up my kids immediately, and I know being a better parent means being well-rested (i.e. not angry mommy).

If you feel like you're not getting a tight 8 in bed OR your sleep quality doesn't feel optimal, this is a must listen. We talk about:

• How adult sleep is so much more complicated than infant sleep.
• Our brain's many jobs during sleep - and why we can't catch up! :(
• Why caffeine and morning sleepiness are signs of sleep deprivation (ahem, anyone out there feel this??)
• The anatomy of sleep and how to wake up at the perfect time
• Problems for "night owls"
• The BEST way to wake up your child (hint: it's not an alarm clock)
• As a nutritional therapist, Christine has unique and powerful insights into how our food affects our sleep!
• We dig into kids: bedtimes, sleepy at school, and even how dessert affects their sleep!
• How many hours DO you need? How about teenagers?

This episode is sponsored by Just Thrive Probiotics. Check out their great, shelf-stable probiotics at kidscookrealfood.com/JustThive, and use coupon code Katie15 for 15% off!

Resources We Mentioned on Sleep Quality

• Christine has moved on from sleep coaching, but you can now find her at Christine Means Business. Her sleep coaching site was passed on to another coach, if you still need help!
• Her book is on Amazon
• Sunlight alarm clock
• Blue blocker glasses
• Sleep is the new kale: 8 ways to improve sleep quality
• Can sleep affect picky eating?

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• Kids Cook Real Food
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