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On this week\u2019s edition of Soaring Child, we\u2019re joined by Kim West, the best-selling author of The Sleep Lady\u2019s Goodnight Sleep Tight. She\u2019s been training gentle sleep coaches internationally since 2010 and has been featured on Dr. Phil and Good Morning America as a leading child\u2019s sleep expert.

So many kids with ADHD struggle with sleep, which in turn affects the parents\u2019 sleep as well. In fact, more than 50% of non-neurotypical kids have behavioral sleep problems.\xa0

When our bodies go to sleep, they work on our immune system and with kids, the body often produces growth hormones during sleep. The body is also working on memory, retention, storage and organization during sleep, as well as short-term learning.

So when a child is sleep-deprived, it makes it harder for them to learn, to remember, and to pay attention, basically exacerbating ADHD symptoms. Many other conditions also affect sleep like asthma (and asthma meds), obstructive sleep apnea, gut issues, reflux, restless leg syndrome, and eczema.

Kim\u2019s gentle sleep method has the parent stay in the room with the child while they learn, but then does less and less as the child learns to put themselves to sleep. It\u2019s important to follow through with consistency.

She also recommends getting at least 8 hours of sleep, while going to bed and waking up at the same time. She also suggests having a routine before sleep to trigger melatonin in the body. These tips work for kids as well as adults.

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Key Takeaways:

[4:45] The mechanics of falling asleep

[8:45] Why kids with ADHD are affected more from sleep deprivation

[14:16] Kim\u2019s Gentle Sleep Method

[16:48] Most common underlying conditions that may be contributing to sleep issues

[19:02] Most common signs of sleep apnea

[26:30] Guide of how many hours of sleep a child needs at different ages

[28:20] Good sleep hygiene tips

[37:28] Kim West\u2019s upcoming books

[39:56] How naps affect sleep

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How To Connect With Kim:

http://www.facebook.com/TheSleepLady

https://instagram.com/thesleeplady/

https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSleepLady1/

http://www.pinterest.com/thesleeplady/

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Memorable Quotes:

\u201cWe are dealing with children that have problems with attention. They have an attention deficit. So when you have a kid that's not sleeping well, it affects it even more.\u201d

\u201cThat growth, that repair of the brain and the body is so important and is happening while we're sleeping.\u201d

\u201cI developed a method where you stay with them while they learn. You do less and less and move away as they incorporate the skill of putting themselves to sleep.\u201d

\u201cProbably what\u2019s most important is that we follow through with consistency.\u201d

\u201cHaving a routine actually helps tell the brain to start secreting melatonin, the drowsy making hormone that helps you start getting ready for sleep.\u201d

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International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/\xa0

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