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124. How to influence better sleep and beat insomnia for yourself and your teen with Sleep Doctor Funke Brown
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It’s no secret that sleep is crucial for teens, but getting them to prioritize it? That’s a whole different story! This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, a triple board-certified sleep physician and founder of Restful Sleep MD, to dive into the importance of sleep for our teens and how we, as parents, can support them in developing healthy sleep habits.
Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested, it’s foundational to every aspect of health. From learning and mood to metabolism and risk-taking behaviors, a lack of quality sleep can have profound effects on our teens. Dr. Funke explains how poor sleep impacts their mental, physical, and emotional well-being and offers actionable strategies to help your teen get the rest they need to thrive.
So, how can we encourage our teens to prioritize sleep without making it a battle? Dr. Funke shares simple yet effective approaches, from connecting the benefits of sleep to what matters most to your teen (whether it’s better athletic performance, improved grades, or clearer skin) to creating an optimal sleep environment.
In this episode on how to influence better sleep for our teens, we discuss:
- The effects of poor sleep on teens, including mood, memory, and physical health;
- How to motivate your teen to prioritize sleep without forcing it;
- Practical tips for setting up an optimal sleep environment;
- The impact of technology on sleep and how to address it as a family;
- Why we sometimes wake up anxious and how to handle nighttime worries;
- Sleep as a skill: retraining the brain for better rest;
- And more!
This conversation is packed with insights and tools to help you support your teen in building healthy sleep habits, so let’s dive in!
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More about Dr. Funke Brown
Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a triple board-certified sleep physician and the founder of Restful Sleep MD. She is also the best-selling author of Beyond Tired—A Sleep Physician’s Guide to Solving Your Child’s Sleep Problems for Good.
Dr. Funke Brown helps women and their children prioritize sleep, achieve optimal health, thrive, and live to their fullest potential.
As a busy physician and mom of two, she understands the impact of sleep deprivation on our mental, physical, and emotional health and has made it her mission to help others make sleep a priority. She also works with organizations and businesses to improve their health by incorporating healthy sleep into their wellness journey. She’s a consultant and a speaker on regional, national, and international platforms.
You can learn more about Dr. Funke Brown on her website (www.restfulsleepmd.com), Instagram or Facebook (@restfulsleepmd), or LinkedIn (Dr. Funke Brown).
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