How Much Sleep Do Kids Need? – Sharon Moore – MBC#56

How Much Sleep Do Kids Need? Parents know, that getting kids to sleep isn’t easy. It's hard to track how much sleep they Need.

Uncovering sleep issues is crucial. A quarter of kids suffer sleep problems, potentially affecting their lifelong health and learning.

Sleep quantity matters, but so does quality – poor sleep could signal disorders. Sleep troubles may stem from airway and breathing issues, impacting speech and dental health.

Watch for these signs:

• Bedtime resistance, night waking, or very early rising.
• Snoring, noisy breathing, or mouth breathing.
• Tangled bedding upon waking.
• ADHD diagnosis or attention problems.
• Recurrent illness or developmental delay.

Today, Sharon Moore, speech pathologist and myofunctional therapist expert with 38 years' experience, joins Mouth Brain Connection. Author of Sleep-Wrecked Kids, she aids parents in ensuring sound sleep for children's growth.

She focuses on early detection of craniofacial anomalies and related sleep disorders. Sharon says it's imperative to approach these signs with a holistic perspective, understanding the interconnectedness of our health.

Sharon stresses the need for collaboration among health professionals in tackling sleep disorders.

Her work in myofunctional therapy is gaining global recognition in managing sleep issues.

Sharon, the esteemed author of Sleep-Wrecked Kids, helps parents facilitate the conditions for optimal sleep, critical for children's development and growth. She empowers you to identify craniofacial irregularities early on, addressing them before they become entrenched in a child's growth pattern. Collaboration across the full spectrum of healthcare — medical, dental, and allied health — is at the heart of Sharon's message, underpinning her advocacy for united, patient-centric care.

Her dedication to myofunctional therapy paves the way for its global recognition, as it becomes increasingly essential in resolving sleep-related issues.

For more about Sharon and her work:

Sleep-Wrecked Kids book available online.
Clinical approach
Socials: @thekidssleeppuzzle, Sharon-wellspoken on LinkedIn
Email: projects@wellspoken.com.au
Parents' resources coming soon: https://wellspoken.mykajabi.com/parents

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