Why Sleep Matters: Helping Children Learn, Focus, and Thrive

This is a rebroadcast. I recorded this episode with Dr. Chris Winter way back in April 2023. This was back when I started the podcast and put it on the back burner for a while while life happened! This year the podcast is up and running and here for the long haul! I wanted to rebroadcast this episode because I feel one of the most important things we can do to improve our own health and that of our children is sleep! Something so simple and yet so often overlooked!Dr. Chris Winter is a board-certified neurologist and sleep medicine specialist dedicated to helping people improve their sleep and overall well-being. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and has worked with professional athletes, families, and organizations to optimize performance through better sleep. He also hosts Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter, an active podcast where he shares practical insights and the latest research on sleep. Known for translating complex science into clear, actionable strategies, Dr. Winter helps parents and educators better understand and support children’s sleep.On this episode of the Edu-Kate Podcast, we unpack common sleep challenges facing children today and why quality rest is essential for success both at home and in the classroom. With practical, research-backed insights, Dr. Winter shares strategies that parents and educators can use to better support healthy sleep habits and help children thrive.