135: Unlocking the Secrets of Sleep: A Conversation with Sleep Scientist, Dr. Laura Gainche, Ph.D

Your child is getting enough sleep. Most likely. Honestly, even as a mom of four, I still struggle with this whole sleep thing. How much should they be getting? When do you know that their sleep is impacting their health? Do children need significantly more sleep than adults?  Here to unlock the secrets of sleep is Dr. Laura Gainche, Ph.D. Laura is a Neuroscientist and a sleep scientist with a background in holistic family sleep. On her Science For All Women platform, she helps mothers turn sleepless nights into blissful slumber with the power of science and connection. She wants families to find their unique way to parent at night. Listen as we chat about the importance of sleep for adults and children, the key differences between the sleep needs of adults and children, how much sleep we really need, and so much more.    In this episode, we discuss:  What inspired Laura to become a sleep scientist and how she got started The importance of sleep for both adults and children in terms of overall health What the key differences are between the sleep needs of adults and children How sleep cycles differ between children and adults The difference between “sleep training” and “holistic sleep” Resources:  Science For All Women - http://www.sciwom.org/ Science For All Women on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scienceforallwomen/ Your Science Team on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourscienceteam/ Free Sleep Science Masterclass for Professionals - https://mailchi.mp/5a669b264532/yourscienceteam Discount Codes from Our Sponsors:  Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/3ABupeN Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/2USHdNC Thrive Market: 30% off your first order plus a $60 Free Gift - https://thrivemarket.com/lynzy Questions: What inspired you to become a sleep scientist, and how did you get started? Could you explain the importance of sleep for both adults and children in terms of overall health and well-being? What are the key differences between the sleep needs of adults and children? How many hours of sleep should the average adult strive for and how does this change as we age? How about children? Is the 12-hour night realistic for all babies and young children? Can you explain the concept of sleep cycles and how they differ in adults + children? What role, if any, does genetics play in sleep patterns? How important is timing of sleep (i.e. circadian rhythms) for both adults and children, and how can people align their sleep schedules with their natural rhythms? Can you share some strategies for managing sleep-related anxiety or insomnia in adults? What are some tips for establishing healthy sleep habits from a young age? How can parents use sleep schedules, and should they? What is the difference between "sleep training" and "holistic sleep"? How can parents survive the first months and years of sleep struggles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices