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Sweet Dreams: Sleep Habits and the Importance of Sleep from Cradle to College

From sleepless newborn nights to college all-nighters, sleep—or the lack of it—is a shared thread through every parenting and growing-up journey. In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa and Ava (minus Maggie this time!) dive deep into sleep: how it changes as kids grow, why teens fight it, and how parents never really rest again.

You’ll hear:

• Honest stories from the baby and toddler years (including night terrors and pacifier mishaps)
• The science of adolescent sleep cycles and why teens are biologically wired to stay up late
• What chronic sleep deprivation does to teens’ mental health and performance
• The "eternal vigilance" of mom sleep (and why dads sleep through everything!)
• Power naps, dream talk, and nighttime routines that actually help
• Tips for improving your family’s sleep, from bedtime routines to sleep environments

Whether you're a parent of little ones, navigating the teen years, or just trying to survive your own sleepless phase, this one’s for you. Comment, follow, and share it with a sleep-deprived parent.