March 3, 2025

Daylight Savings: Tips, Tricks & the Time Change Debate

Daylight Savings: Tips, Tricks & the Time Change Debate

Host Alanna McGinn discusses the impacts of daylight savings on our sleep with helpful tips and tricks for both adults and kids!

Host Alanna McGinn discusses the upcoming daylight saving time change, its impact on sleep, and the ongoing debate about whether to keep the time change permanent. She dives into the science that would benefit us, or have a negative effect on us. She offers practical tips for adjusting to the time change, especially for children. She also highlights some things we should be doing to improve our sleep when we’re moving into any new season. She emphasizes how maintaining consistent sleep patterns, sticking to natural solar cycles, and exploring the benefits of connecting with nature can also improve our quality of sleep.


Takeaways


  • The spring time change is often harder to adjust to.
  • Studies show increased health risks after the time change.
  • Permanent standard time may be better for health.
  • Gradual adjustment can help kids adapt to time changes.
  • Nature can positively impact sleep patterns.
  • Regularly auditing sleep health is beneficial, especially when the seasons change.
  • Consistent sleep routines help maintain good sleep quality.


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https://goodnightsleepsite.com/

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