Is My Baby Overtired?

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of overtiredness in babies and its impact on sleep support.

Overtiredness is a common topic in the sleep world. Sometimes, it feels like it’s the answer to all sleep problems. I see so many parents anxious about overtiredness. In this episode, I’m sharing a deeper look at the overtired conversation. I will talk you through: Is overtiredness a real thing?How does focusing on overtiredness influence your ability to support sleep?Why sleep pressure and regulation give you a much more accurate picture for supporting sleep. Connect with Kim Instagra...

People in this episode

Host: Kimberly Hawley

Topics covered

• overtiredness
• sleep problems
• parenting
• sleep support
• sleep pressure
• sleep regulation

Keywords

• overtiredness
• sleep
• parenting
• sleep pressure
• sleep regulation
• baby sleep
• sleep problems

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