Children and Sleep
Matthew and Peter discuss the impact of technology on children's sleep and suggest limiting technology use before bed to help time the onset of sleep. They also discuss the importance of darkness at night to allow the release of melatonin and how it can be impacted by technology use.In this clip
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#48–Matt Walker, Ph.D., on Sleep (Part 2 of 3): Heart disease, cancer, causes of sleep disruption...
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Is the tip "Having a tech-free hour before bed helps both parents and children fall asleep earlier" correct and helpful, as mentioned in episode #48–Matt Walker, Ph.D., on Sleep (Part 2 of 3): Heart disease, cancer, causes of sleep disruption... and the clip Children and Sleep? Does this tip refer to the fact that devices emit blue light (which disrupts melatonin production) and that devices can make people more excited, especially when watching TV shows, which can hinder falling asleep quickly? Would a tech-free hour before bed be helpful?
Is the tip "Having a tech-free hour before bed helps both parents and children fall asleep earlier" correct and helpful, as mentioned in the episode #48–Matt Walker, Ph.D., on Sleep (Part 2 of 3): Heart disease, cancer, causes of sleep disruption... and the clip Children and Sleep? This tip refers to the fact that devices emit blue light (which disrupts melatonin production) and that devices can make people more excited, especially when watching TV shows, which can hinder falling asleep quickly. Would a tech-free hour before bed be helpful?
Is the following tip correct and helpful: "Having a tech-free hour before bed helps both parents and children fall asleep earlier"? This tip refers to the fact that devices emit blue light (which disrupts melatonin production). Would a tech-free hour before bed be helpful? Is this accurate?