Sleep nourishes health, happiness, creativity, and productivity. When we don't get enough sleep, our bodies and minds quickly suffer.
Unfortunately, most parents are chronically sleep deprived. This issue of the Parent Co. Magazine is partly dedicated to helping parents sleep better. But it's also dedicated to the creative aspect of sleep.
I'm not just talking about dreams - I'm talking about the synthesis of memories and emotions that occupy our brains when our conscious minds are at rest.
"There is something that's going on in a very structured manner during rest and during sleep," says Stanford neurologist Dr. Josef Parvizi in an interview with NPR. That's why our brains consume enormous amounts of energy, even in our deepest slumber.
The Dalai Lama says that "Sleep is the best meditation." Indeed, I believe that our minds are most creative when we sleep.
Here's to deeper, more creative sleep in your life.
There's been a lot of change for dads in a short period of time. Today they work as many hours as previous generations, but do three times the childcare and twice the housework as dads a generation ago. In this interview, Scott Behson, PhD, author of "The Working Dad's Survival Guide" talks about how working dads can create a more balanced life of family, work, and self, and how employers can help make it happen.
With a few practical tips and strategies in place, you can stay on top of your other responsibilities so you don’t feel overwhelmed by too many changes at once.
Being a new parent can feel lonely. Here are some ways to get out there and make new friends - and nurture your existing relationships (even while exhausted).
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