Early morning waking is such a frustrating and tricky sleep challenge. IN this episode I talk through some of the causes of early waking. I share some realistic expectations around what is early waking, some seasonal patterns, and talk through some of the contributing factors. Sleep timing, physical needs/discomforts, and environmental factors can all lead to early morning wakes. Sometimes we can nudge waking later, and sometimes we need to adapt so the waking is less disruptive. Reso...