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Back-to-school transitions don’t start on the firs Back-to-school transitions don’t start on the first day of school.

They start with all of the little adjustments that happen beforehand, especially when it comes to sleep.

As a sleep therapist, I know the research. As a mom, I also know that real life doesn’t always go according to plan.

Over the next couple of weeks, I’m going to share what we’re trying as our family adjusts to an earlier schedule, along with practical sleep tips that can make these transitions a little smoother. 🌙💤

I’d love to know: Is your family adjusting to anything this fall? Earlier wake-up times? A new routine?

Let’s help each other out in the comments.
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#parentsoftweens #middleschoolers #sleepsupport #backtoroutine #sleepexpert
Things that make a sleep therapist cringe... 😅 Mo Things that make a sleep therapist cringe... 😅

Most of these are well-intentioned, but many of the most common pieces of sleep advice can actually make insomnia worse. 😬

Now it’s your turn...

Complete the sentence in the comments:

My face when someone says...” 👇😂
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#sleepexpert #sleepscience #sleephelp #sleepsupport #sleeptips
You spend all day wanting to get into bed... Then You spend all day wanting to get into bed...

Then the second your head hits the pillow, your brain suddenly wants to:

➡️ Replay every awkward conversation.
➡️ Make tomorrow’s to-do list.
➡️ Solve problems that didn’t seem urgent five minutes ago.
➡️ Cue up your greatest hits of overthinking.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

A busy brain at bedtime doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. In fact, the quieter your environment becomes, the more noticeable your thoughts can feel.

The goal isn’t to force your brain to be quiet. It’s to change your relationship with the noise so it doesn’t keep you awake.

Follow @dc.metro.therapy for more evidence-based tips on sleep, anxiety, and helping your brain wind down.
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#sleepexpert #sleepscience #sleepproblems #sleepissues #insomniaproblems
One of the first things people hear when they’re s One of the first things people hear when they’re struggling with sleep:

“Have you tried melatonin?” 😴

And while melatonin can be helpful for things like jet lag or shifting your sleep schedule, it’s often not the missing piece for chronic insomnia.

Because many people with insomnia aren’t struggling because they aren’t tired enough.

They’re exhausted.

But their brain has learned to become alert around sleep. 

And this is why constantly searching for the perfect supplement, sleep product, or bedtime routine can sometimes backfire.

It keeps sending your brain the message:

“Sleep is a problem I need to solve.”

Better sleep often starts with changing your relationship with sleep, not adding more pressure to get it right. 💛

Check out our resources for more support + follow for more on insomnia and sleep anxiety. ✨
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#melatonin #sleepexpert #sleepscience #sleepsupport #sleephealth

At DC Metro Therapy, we specialize in holistic, data-driven approaches and evidence-based therapy to help adults and teens find relief from the chronic symptoms of insomnia, pain, and trauma.

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