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Episode 22 – Sleep: How Much Do Kids Need and How Do We Help Them Get It?

Anna Esparham, MD, FAAP, DABMA, DABOIM, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about sleep. She explains how much sleep kids need from infancy through the teenage years. They discuss how to help kids fall and stay asleep, "wake windows," ideal bedtimes, melatonin and more.

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Anna Esparham, MD, FAAP, DABMA, DABOIM

Anna Esparham, MD, FAAP, DABMA, DABOIM, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Integrative Medicine, is a triple-board certified physician in pediatrics, medical acupuncture and integrative medicine. She is an integrative pediatrician at Empowered Wellness and is a coach for women with chronic pain and autoimmune conditions at Health Is PowHer. She also just started her residency in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine at A.T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri.

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Theme music composed by Doug Nagel.

The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Last Updated
11/28/2024
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The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.
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