Ep. 35- Why Your Tween is Always Tired (and 5 Ways to Help Her Sleep Better)

Sleep struggles are REAL during puberty. If your tween or teen daughter is suddenly staying up late and dragging through the day, these 5 proven strategies will help her (and you!) get better rest—without melatonin.Remember when you could sleep until noon as a teenager? 😴 Now your tween is starting to do the same, and you’re left wondering: Is this normal, or should I step in?The truth is, puberty throws a girl’s sleep schedule completely off track. Hormonal changes delay her natural sleep cycle, screens and school schedules work against her, and before you know it—she’s exhausted, moody, and struggling to focus.In this episode, I’m sharing why sleep gets so tricky during puberty, plus 5 practical strategies you can start using right away to help your daughter get the deep, restful sleep her body actually needs. Here's the power in today's episode:​The real reason her circadian rhythm is shifting later (and why she’s not just being “lazy”).​How screens, snacks, and sports are silently sabotaging her sleep.​5 proven ways to support better rest—from nutrition and sunlight exposure to creating a consistent rhythm at home.​Why melatonin isn’t always the best first choice (and safer alternatives to consider)​You’ll leave this episode feeling equipped with simple, doable steps that fit into everyday mom life—and give your daughter the gift of better sleep during this big season of growth.👉 Your next best step: Pick just ONE strategy from this episode and start tonight. Small shifts lead to big changes!RECOMMENDED EPISODES:⁠Ep. 24 — Rant: Why Every Tween Should Learn to Cycle Chart (Before Ever Touching an App)⁠EMPOWERED RESOURCESFree Empowered Puberty Checklist for Girl Moms- Grab it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Empowered Cycle Charting for Her- Check It Out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Period Kit- Check out RedDrop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH ADRIANEInstagram- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@empoweredpubertypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@empowered_womb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EmpoweredWomb.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email- [email protected] TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE​FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on your favorite podcast player​RATE the podcast​REVIEW the podcast​SHARE this podcast episode with a friend!