Understanding Your Child's "Tired" Phase | Episode 374
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Is your child constantly saying "I'm tired"? If they're between 10 and 14, Dr. Roger Smith explains why it's likely more than just a complaint! In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, discover the neurodevelopmental shifts happening during pre-pubescence and puberty that genuinely increase a child's need for sleep. Learn how their developing emotional brain influences their expression of fatigue, and why compassion and providing downtime are crucial. Understand the internal changes your child is experiencing, even before external signs of puberty appear, and how to best support them through this naturally exhausting stage of growth.
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