Episode 175: Is Sleep Quality Causing Your Child’s Behavior & Health Issues?

<p>My guest this week is <strong>Dr. Chris Winter</strong></p> <p>In this episode, Dr. Chris and I discuss the importance of his new book, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Rested-Child-Tired-Irritable-Disorder/dp/0593330072" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>The Rested Child: Why Your Tired, Wired or Irritable Child May Have a Sleep Disorder and How To Help</em>. </a></p> <p>Learn more about the <strong>prevalence of sleep disorders in children</strong>, the detriment it has on <strong>life-long health</strong>, the <strong>frequency of dismissal in the medical community</strong>, and what it actually means to have <strong>disordered sleeping versus just a bad night of sleep</strong>. Most importantly, we discuss the warning signs in behavior and development that may be a signal to investigate sleep with your primary care providers and various <strong>sleep specialists</strong>.</p> <p> </p> <p>Episode Timestamps:</p> <p><strong>Episode Intro … 00:00:30</strong></p> <p><strong>Introduction to Dr. Chris Winter … 00:01:28</strong></p> <p><strong>Appreciating & Recognizing if You Sleep Well … 00:05:15</strong></p> <p><strong>What is Considered a Sleep Disorder in Kids? … 00:13:30</strong></p> <p><strong>What Should Our Kids’ Sleep Look Like? … 00:19:38</strong></p> <p><strong>Clear Red Flags of Sleep Issues … 00:23:15</strong></p> <p><strong>Neurodevelopmental Challenges and Sleep … 00:32:00</strong></p> <p><strong>Investigating Sleep Issues with Care Providers & Sleep Specialists … 00:34:40</strong></p> <p><strong>Options for Sleep Support … 00:43:45</strong></p> <p><strong>Sleep Education & Lifestyle Habits … 00:48:30</strong></p> <p><strong>Episode Wrap up & Resources … 00:50:40</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Connect with Dr. Nicole Beurkens:</span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/drnicolebeurkens/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Instagram</span></a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/drnicolebeurkens/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Facebook</span></a></p> <p><a h