Episode 115: The mental load of sleep – who carries it in your house?
About this episode
This episode explores the mental load of sleep that parents carry and offers strategies for sharing that load.
You know the feeling: your baby is finally asleep, but your brain is just getting started 😓 In this episode, Dr. Fallon Cook & Dr. Laura Conway (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) dive into something that keeps so many parents awake long after bedtime - the mental load of sleep. We’re talking about the 2am maths equations, the endless planning, and the invisible second shift that runs on a loop in your head. Join us as we name it, unpack why it hits so hard, and share practical strategies for sharing the load so you can actually rest when your little one does. Need support? ✅ Join our Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic Programs and add on a coaching call with Dr Fallon for extra support! 🏢 Local to Melbourne? Visit Dr Laura for an in-person appointment at Victorian Children's Clinic, or explore telehealth options. Give us some love! ☕️ Love our work? Buy us a coffee! 📲 Follow us on instagram | Facebook | TikTok 💖 Tell your mates about us Subscribe 🔽 ❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube
People in this episode
Hosts: Dr. Fallon Cook, Dr. Laura Conway
Topics covered
- mental load of sleep
- parenting
- sleep strategies
- work-life balance
- child sleep
Keywords
- mental load
- sleep
- parenting
- strategies
- rest
- children
- support
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic, Victorian Children's Clinic
Places: Melbourne
More episodes of Brand New Little People
- Episode 118: Fixing False Starts
- Episode 117: Fixing the 5am wake up
- Episode 116: Yes, you can wake your sleeping child
- Episode 114: Managing your low sleep needs child
- Episode 113: Using white noise to support sleep
- Episode 112: Master the bedtime routine
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