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Redefining Rest: Perspectives on Honoring Our Body's Rhythms and Desire for Sleep


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Sleep as a parent is a VERY hot topic. For both child and parents alike. Often the the common advice of "sleep when the baby (or kid) sleeps" can feel triggering. In the chaotic world of parenthood, that advice often seems impractical.

In this episode, we discuss not only why resting is important but how to approach and look at resting as a parent in practical ways. We also cover how to tune-in and listen to when your body is signaling to you it wants some extra rest before you hit complete burnout.

We see you. We see the challenges you all face when trying to prioritize rest. Our hope is the tips we share today inspire some new ideas on how you can recharge a little more when your body needs it.

Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:

  • resting vs. sleep - the difference and why both are important
    • Chinese medical philosophy behind lying down and resting - helping the liver
      • finding what helps relax you - everyone is different
        • strategies to try: drink water, maybe with salt, fresh air, water therapy, set a timer and take 15-20 min naps
          • getting help: mother's helpers, friends helping each other (laundry folding party!)
            • the temporary nature of new parent sleep deprivation
              • consider work flexibility and ask it of your friends too
                • how to use intentions to supercharge rest

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                  Just ThisBy Amanda Scharpf and Jennifer Renee