I've never had trouble sleeping...until this year. :( It could be the bane of 2020, could be because I turned 40, or maybe because I was getting *more* sleep in quarantine, I wasn't constantly overtired. Who knows?The thing is...I know I'm not alone. Sleep had already been becoming a holy grail for a lot of busy Americans of all ages, and the events and stress of 2020 haven't helped. I knew we needed Dr. Whitney Roban with her unique blend of experience as a school psychologist and now sleep specialist to help us help our families sleep better. In today's interview, you'll learn:* How much sleep various ages actually need* Why sleep is important for body and mental health* What causes *most* people to struggle with healthy sleep* Dr. Roban's top 5 tips for healthy sleep (and some are free!)During the interview I committed to starting a better bedtime routine for myself...but I have to admit I haven't done it yet! Best intentions, poor implementation. So this week -- I'm recommitting! I started this morning with a 10-minute walk outside within 30 minutes of waking to set my circadian rhythm for the day. Now to end right...I'd love to crowdsource ideas -- what do you do to wind down before bed? How do you deal if your spouse is ready for bed before you? (I always feel guilty that I take longer to wash my face etc. than my husband does, like I'm keeping him up if I do anything else!)Looking forward to creating healthier sleep together! * Dr. Whitney's website: https://www.solveoursleep.com/* Dr. Whitey's books that teach kids the importance of sleep: https://amzn.to/3hPTdWq* Interview with Christine Hansen about sleep for parents: https://kidscookrealfood.com/sleep-like-a-boss/* The secret to healing sleep: https://www.kitchenstewardship.com/secret-healing-sleep/* 5 weird tools to improve your sleep: https://www.kitchenstewardship.com/five-tools-improve-sleep/* 8 Strategies to improve sleep quality: https://www.kitchenstewardship.com/improve-sleep-quality/* Safe sleep for babies: https://www.kitchenstewardship.com/safe-crib-mattress-may-prevent-sids/* Finding a non-toxic mattress: https://www.kitchenstewardship.com/where-to-find-the-best-natural-organic-mattress/As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Visit the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse and see how we teach children confidence in the kitchen: https://kidscookrealfood.comFind all the Kids Cook Real Food Healthy Parenting Connector videos at https://youtu.be/GVRq0m-Ehe4
