Episode 125

Parenting your way in Japan: Using the power of science and connection with Dr. Laura Gainche

If you are wondering how you and your child can have a better night’s sleep but you live in Japan and all the “Sleep Experts” are overseas, then Dr. Laura Gainche is here to help. It’s been a while since I was up to my ears in babies and sleep schedules, but you’ll hear Dr. Laura’s ideas on how parents like you in Japan can make your lifestyle work for you, no matter what is going on around you.

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In this episode you’ll hear:

  • How Dr. Laura came to be a specialist in the science of sleep, and living in Japan
  • Some of the pressures that women in Japan face and the challenges of raising children here
  • Baby sleep! What does it actually look like and what is healthy
  • When should you change your child’s bedtime?Dr. Laura dishes up the info on bed times!!
  • Mums, are you getting what you need too?

About Laura:

Dr. Laura is a French-Chilean Sleep Scientist and a Holistic Sleep Coach living in Tokyo Japan.

She’s also a mother, an entrepreneur, and an ally well aware of her privileges.

She has studied or worked in Europe, Switzerland, the United States of America, Australia, and Japan.

Laura believes that the third of our life spent sleeping gives us the potential to create the life we want for ourselves and our families.

She supports mothers go from sleepless to blissful nights through the power of science and connection.

Connect with Laura:

Website: http://www.sciwom.org

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/gentlesleepjapan/

http://www.facebook.com/groups/mamatomojapan/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/scienceforallwomen/



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