Join this podcast as we talk about all things sleep for babies & toddlers. I am passionate about supporting families and equipping parents with tools to establi...
What's so bad about screens? With the rise in technology and easy access to screens of any kind at all times of the day, this has and can impact our little ones' sleep. Being aware of its impact can help you take back that much-needed sleep for your babies and yourself!
On this episode, I chat with Donna Dotson, Senior Physical Therapist at DMC Children's Hospital in Detroit, MI, who is leading in the healthcare realm to reduce screen time in children's day-to-day lives.
Below are some articles and resources referenced in the podcast:
http://youandyourchildshealth.org/index.html
https://www.waldorfpublications.org/products/copy-of-strangers-in-our-home-tv-and-our-childrens-minds-single-copy (Part II coming soon)
https://www.clickondetroit.com/health/2024/02/20/metro-detroit-doctors-raise-concerns-over-screen-times-impact-on-childrens-health/
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Let's Define & Demystify Sleep Training
What is sleep training? In this episode, we'll define and demystify this and why establishing independent sleep habits in your children is so beneficial.
Articles mentioned in the episode:
Persistence of Sleep Disturbances in Preschool Children
National Sleep Foundation: What Happens When You Sleep
National Sleep Foundation: Children and Sleep
Jenni, Oskar, Dahl, Ronald. (2008). Sleep, Cognition, and Emotion: A Developmental View
El Shakankiry, Hanan M. Sleep Physiology and Sleep Disorders in Childhood
Burnham, Melissa M. et al. Nighttime Sleep-Wake Patterns and Self-Soothing from Birth to One Year of Age: A Longitudinal Study
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Introduction of your Host and Journey to Becoming a Sleep Consultant
In this episode, meet your host, Jessica Glenn, and learn more about who she is, her background, and what inspired her to become an infant & toddler sleep consultant.
Join this podcast as we talk about all things sleep for babies & toddlers. I am passionate about supporting families and equipping parents with tools to establish independent sleep habits for their children no matter how difficult the sleep challenge.
My name is Jessica Glenn, a wife, and mom of 3 with a background as a pediatric physical therapist, and I am here to help you solve the puzzle of your child’s sleep.