Sweet Dreams: Sleep Habits and the Importance of Sleep from Cradle to College

Send a textSweet Dreams: Sleep Habits and the Importance of Sleep from Cradle to CollegeFrom sleepless newborn nights to college all-nighters, sleep—or the lack of it—is a shared thread through every parenting and growing-up journey. In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa and Ava (minus Maggie this time!) dive deep into sleep: how it changes as kids grow, why teens fight it, and how parents never really rest again.You’ll hear:Honest stories from the baby and toddler years (including night terrors and pacifier mishaps)The science of adolescent sleep cycles and why teens are biologically wired to stay up lateWhat chronic sleep deprivation does to teens’ mental health and performanceThe "eternal vigilance" of mom sleep (and why dads sleep through everything!)Power naps, dream talk, and nighttime routines that actually helpTips for improving your family’s sleep, from bedtime routines to sleep environmentsWhether you're a parent of little ones, navigating the teen years, or just trying to survive your own sleepless phase, this one’s for you. Comment, follow, and share it with a sleep-deprived parent.