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Puberty doesn’t just bring growth spurts and mood swings—it also changes the way your child sleeps. In this episode, Allison breaks down what’s happening biologically when tweens start staying up later and struggling to get up in the morning. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs that your child’s internal clock is shifting and get practical tips to help them stay well-rested—even as their sleep needs evolve.

What You’ll Learn:
— Why your tween is suddenly taking longer to fall asleep
— How puberty affects melatonin production and circadian rhythms
— Real signs your child’s sleep is shifting (and what’s still normal)
— What to try when your child is staying up too late and still has an early wake-up
— How Allison is navigating this season with her own kids (and what’s working!)

Mentioned in this episode:
Calm app for bedtime meditations
Peloton app for bedtime meditations and stretching

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