SFP 98: Sleep + Parenthood [with Dr. Kennedy of NYC Sleep Doctor]

Published: March 12, 2018, 6:01 a.m.

b'Parenthood is notoriously associated with sleep deprivation. Good sleep goes beyond just getting kids to sleep through the night. Do any of these things resonate with you?\\n\\n\\nAt the end of a long day you desperately need sleep, but you can\\u2019t put your Instagram/Netflix away.\\n\\nYou drink coffee to wake you up in the morning and wine to help you go to sleep at night.\\n\\nYou wake up in the middle of the night with a to-do list a mile long.\\n\\nYou are so incredibly exhausted but yet you can\\u2019t fall asleep.\\n\\n\\nGetting a good night sleep is important for your physical health and mental health. But it\\u2019s also important for the well-being of your family. Because if you are tired and irritable, you may struggle to be calm, present, and mindful with your children and spouse.\\xa0In today\\u2019s episode, I talk with Dr. Janet Kennedy, the NYC Sleep Doctor. Dr. Kennedy and l discuss the barriers to being well-rested as a parent and tips for improving your sleep hygiene\\n\\nYou can get Dr. Kennedy\\u2019s book here, or visit her at NYC Sleep Doctor.\\n\\nWhat\\u2019s keeping you up at night?\\n\\n\\n\\nThe post SFP 98: Sleep + Parenthood [with Dr. Kennedy of NYC Sleep Doctor] appeared first on Simple Families.'