Summary: <br> 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?<br> <br> * At the end of a long day you desperately need sleep, but you can’t put your Instagram/Netflix away.<br> * You drink coffee to wake you up in the morning and wine to help you go to sleep at night.<br> * You wake up in the middle of the night with a to-do list a mile long.<br> * You are so incredibly exhausted but yet you can’t fall asleep.<br> <br> Getting a good night sleep is important for your physical health and mental health. But it’s 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. In today’s 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<br> You can get Dr. Kennedy’s book <a href="http://amzn.to/2tCR8s7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>, or visit her at <a href="http://nycsleepdoctor.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NYC Sleep Doctor</a>.<br> What’s keeping you up at night?<br>
