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There's a double standard for childhood sleep versus adult sleep. We expect kids to sleep through the night without waking up.

Adults don't hold themselves to the same standard. We frequently wake to use the restroom when a storm or a disturbing noise suddenly awakens us, when we're hungry, or just from a bad dream.

It is biologically normal for children to wake frequently, but our society is obsessed with making children sleep without waking up for anything, even things they need.

What if we hold our expectations for childhood sleep loosely while ensuring children have what they need to get restful sleep as much as possible? What if we ensured they get more time outside and less screen time? What if we ensured they eat food that fills them with vitamins and minerals rather than empty calories? What if we spend one-on-one time connecting with them?

Give them the tools to get restful sleep, and don't be upset when they still wake up. One day they won't come to get us anymore, needing the comfort only we can provide.

One day they WILL sleep. But let's soothe them until they do in the meantime.

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