Why won’t you sleep?! For kids 3-8 years - with paediatrician, professor and sleep expert Harriet Hiscock

2022-07-26

In our 138th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Harriet Hiscock. Harriet is a professor, pediatrician and sleep expert and we chat to her all about why our kids (ages 3 – 8 years) may be having sleep issue. What are some common issues that may affect a child’s sleep? What’s the science behind Harriet’s books? Is sleep a skill that needs to be taught over and over again? When should kids be sleeping through the night? Or is it very normal for everyone to wake up during the night? How common is frequent night waking? And why does this occur? Teeth grindin...

What are some common issues that may affect a child’s sleep?
What’s the science behind Harriet’s books?
Is sleep a skill that needs to be taught over and over again?
When should kids be sleeping through the night? Or is it very normal for everyone to wake up during the night?
How common is frequent night waking? And why does this occur?
Teeth grinding? Is it common, why do kids do it and is it an issue?
Is bed wetting common and why does it happen?
How can we support a child who sleepwalks and talks?
What’s the difference between nightmare and night terrors?
Why do some kids have trouble waking in the morning/after a nap?
If a child is over the age of five and is struggling to stay away during the day is that a sign that there might be something else going on?
How do we know if our child has behavioural sleep issues or medical sleep issues?
And SO MUCH MORE!

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Head to sleepwithkip.com to find out more about Harriet’s books. Use BTB20 for 20% off the books.

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