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How parents today are redefining sleep support
A viral TikTok has parents rethinking sleep support and breaking cycles of shame around napping, rest, and sleeping in—for themselves and their kids.
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The Great Sleep Divide: Are You From a Sleep-Supportive Family or Not?
New York, NY – A recent viral video by comedian and podcaster Dana Joy Seigelstein has ignited a widespread discussion on family dynamics and sleep habits. In the short clip, Seigelstein poses the question, "Do you come from a sleep supportive family or a non sleep supportive family?"She shared her personal experience, stating, "I come from a sleep supportive family where if I sleep until noon, I’ll text my mom and she’ll be like, sounds like you really needed it." She contrasted this with what she described as "non-sleep supportive" families, where sleeping in, even on a Saturday until 10 AM, "would be like a big problemo."The video has garnered millions of views and thousands of comments, with users eagerly sharing their own experiences. Many resonated with the concept, expressing gratitude for their "sleep supportive" upbringing or lamenting the challenges of growing up in a "non-sleep supportive" household. Comments ranged from "Forever grateful for my sleep supportive family" to "Non sleep supportive family AND almond mom AND ingredient household 🫠" and "Sleep supportive. Married in to non a sleep supportive family. It’s hell. They treat waking up at 4am like it’s superior." The discussion highlights a generational and cultural divide in attitudes towards rest and productivity within families.
