16. Helping Your Child Identify As a Good Sleeper with Ainsley Egidi

In our sweetest episode so far, Allison is joined by her 7 year old daughter, Ainsley, to discuss the importance of sleep. Ainsley has some very insightful thoughts to share about how being a good sleeper helps her in many areas of her life.

Allison advises parents to begin laying the foundation early for their child to think of themselves as someone who sleeps well, or as a "sleep champion". She recommends that you start talking to your children about sleep at about 18 months old. If you have a child who is 2 years or older, you'll want to start using her suggested language right away. If your child isn't a sleep champion just yet, Allison has you covered in this episode as well.

One of the best ways parents can help their kids understand and value sleep is by talking about their own sleep. When you model the way you want your child to feel about sleep, they will, over time, follow your lead. Today's episode will help you integrate this love of sleep into your family culture. You'll all be celebrating being sleep champions in no time!

Allison mentioned Kindra Hall's Change Your Story, Change Your Life.

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