Episode 53: Sleep Isn’t a Parenting Failure: Real Science & Flexible Solutions for Neurodivergent Kids

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-2z3dVN6jo

Featuring: Dr. Melisa Moore, licensed psychologist & board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist

In this episode, we explore:

• You’re Not a Bad Parent: Is there a rational reason why I struggle with sleep routines as a parent?

• “Adolescent Circadian Shift”: What do child development studies tell us about early morning wake-ups for adolescents?

• The Five S’s to Sleep Routines: What does it actually take to build a nighttime routine for neurodivergent kids?

• Protecting Your Peace: How to make sure we don’t sacrifice connection for perfection at bedtime?

• Unexpected Human Detail: This sleep specialist tells the story of supporting her AuDHD son & his late-night snacking habit... sometimes its ok to leave your kids lemon Oreos on the nightstand

Key Questions Answered in the Audio:

1. Why does traditional sleep hygiene advice often fail neurodivergent families?

2. Is screen time always the villain at bedtime or does distraction sometimes help a busy brain fall asleep?

3. How do sleep associations (like co-sleeping or listening to videos) affect middle-of-the-night wakeups?

Resources Mentioned:

The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodivergent Kids by Dr. Melisa Moore [https://newworldlibrary.com/product/the-good-sleep-guide-for-neurodivergent-kids]

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@drmelisamoore

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