Your Child's Eyes Absorb MORE Blue Light Than Yours | Podcast Clip - Funke Brown episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 7 MIN

Your Child's Eyes Absorb MORE Blue Light Than Yours | Podcast Clip - Funke Brown

from The First Seven Years

What if your child's sleep problems aren't behavioral issues, but actually caused by blue light destroying their natural melatonin production?In this essential sleep episode, we dive deep into the science of children's sleep with expert insights on melatonin, screen time impacts, and natural solutions for common sleep disorders. Discover why children have more transparent corneas than adults, making them significantly more vulnerable to blue light exposure from devices - and why a child using screens before bed will have more disrupted sleep than an adult doing the same thing.Learn the American Academy of Pediatrics' screen time guidelines, why sleep extension often solves mysterious sleep issues, and how to create the optimal sleep environment for your child's developing brain. This conversation provides parents with a complete toolkit for addressing everything from bedtime resistance to complex sleep disorders using natural, science-backed approaches.LIKE this video if you found it helpfulCOMMENT with your biggest child sleep challengeSUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and nutrition insightsDr. Funke Afolabi-BrownInstagram (Professional): ‪@RestfulSleepMD‬ YouTube: Dr. Funke Brown / drfunkebrown Website: www.restfulsleepmd.comFollow Dr. Murray:Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/Follow Bryce Wylde:Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.coInstagram: /wyldeonhealthFacebook: /wyldeonhealthYouTube: /@wyldeabouthealthThank You To Our Show Sponsors:Trusted guidance for every stage of parenting – https://www.askdrsears.com/Know your Omega-3 levels and take control of your health – https://omegaquant.com/DISCLAIMER: The information provided in The First Seven Years is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your pediatrician or other healthcare professional. Always consult with your doctor regarding any medical concerns or health conditions. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The First Seven Years

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