Why 1 Hour Less Sleep Puts Kids 2 Grades Behind

Most parents focus on food and school. But science says something different: sleep is where the brain actually grows. In this episode: the 85% growth hormone fact, the two-grade reading gap, and the 3 mistakes parents make every night without knowing it. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 — The truth most parents miss 0:18 — 85% of growth hormone is released during sleep 0:55 — 1 hour less sleep = 2 grade levels behind 1:35 — Why you can't catch up on weekends 2:05 — How memory is built overnight 2:40 — Sleep spindles and brain wiring explained 3:30 — Sleep schedule by age (complete guide) 3:45 — Newborns (0–3 months) 4:10 — Babies (3–12 months) 4:40 — Toddlers (1–3 years) 5:20 — Preschoolers (3–6 years) 5:55 — School age (6–12 years) 6:20 — The 3 most common sleep mistakes 6:48 — This week's challenge 📌 New episode every week — subscribe so you don't miss it. #sleepscience #parentingtips #childdevelopment #babysleep #brainscience