In this episode, Dr. Dunni, a family and well-being coach, delves into the critical topic of sleep and its impact on mothers and their children. Dr Dunni shares her experiences with sleep deprivation during medical school and motherhood, offering practical strategies to optimize sleep for mothers and their little ones. Dr. Dunni discusses the various stages of a child's development—from newborns to teenagers—and provides tailored advice for each phase, including establishing routines, managing screen time, and creating a calming bedtime environment.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Sleep is crucial for both mothers and their children. Establishing a consistent sleep routine can significantly improve overall well-being and energy levels.

• For new mothers, expressing breast milk can allow for better sleep. This enables partners or caregivers to help with nighttime feedings.

• Ensuring the bedroom is dark, quiet, and equipped with soothing sounds (like white noise) can help mothers and children sleep better.

• As children grow, it's important to encourage them to self-soothe. This fosters independence and helps them learn to settle down on their own.

• Reducing exposure to screens, especially in the evening, is essential for promoting good sleep hygiene.

BEST MOMENTS

"Sleep is an important aspect of our lives. It's an important thing that we all need to cherish."

"I discovered that coffee does not work for me, because I tried all manners of coffee to keep awake, but I just couldn't."

"As the children get older, yes, you will have more respite."

"It's important that you don't give up on such days. It's so important that you don't let the pain, the challenge, the tiredness, weigh you down."

"Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It's a sign of strength."

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HOST BIO

Your host Dr Dunni is the award-winning mum empowerment coach, Family doctor, International speaker, Best-selling author of the book ‘Every Mum is a super mum’ and a mum herself who is passionate about health and wellbeing. She is proficient in using natural, scientific, and medical well-being concepts to explain in simple terms practical ways and strategies to avoid ill health and promote the overall well-being of body, mind, soul, and spirit. This is made available by the provision of online courses, books, coaching and regular events where well-being strategies and tactics are shared to enhance holistic well-being. Learn more athttps://www.drdunni.com