Kids Sleeping on the Floor? The Hidden Child Poverty Crisis You’ve Never Heard About

In this episode of Growing Up with Dr. Sarah , pediatrician Dr. Sarah sits down with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, to explore how one small act of service building a bed for a child sleeping on the floor sparked a nationwide movement addressing child bedlessness. Luke shares how something as simple as a bed can transform a child’s sleep, dignity, school performance, and emotional well-being, while Dr. Sarah highlights the science behind why safe, restorative sleep is foundational for healthy development. Together, they discuss the hidden scope of need in communities across the country and how community service not only changes children’s lives but also restores purpose and joy in the adults who step up to help, reminding us that when we meet children’s most basic needs, we strengthen their sense of safety, possibility, and hope. If you want to volunteer check out: shpbeds.org Resources: Sleep in Heavenly Peace: shpbeds.org Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe a FaceBook original show CarePortal - connect people who can help with people who need help . Leave your questions for Dr. Sarah: Write us an email or upload a voice memo, to growingupwithdr.sarah@gmail.com and we’ll try and address your questions or play your questions on an episode. Leave a voice message: To record and email a voice memo, use your phone's built-in recorder (like Voice Memos on iPhone or a similar app on Android), tap the record button, speak your message (holding the phone like a call), stop recording, then use the share icon to select your email app, fill in details, and send the attached audio file. Alternatively, draft a new email in Gmail/Outlook and use the attachment icon to add the saved audio file directly. Email to: Dr.Sarah@gmail.com ABOUT Dr. Sarah : Looking for a place to educate yourself and your family on how to live your best lives? Welcome to Growing Up with Dr. Sarah, where we discuss general health and wellness, parenting, family matters, and real-life challenges that affect every single one of us. As both a pediatrician and a mom, I have unique insight on how to grow healthier, happier, and stronger as individuals, and as families. The success of the family starts from the top, by helping parents and caregivers address tough questions and everyday concerns. So join me and some of my special guests: physicians, nutritionists, fitness experts, community members, coaches, teachers, and more –and let’s grow up together! Check out previous episodes of “Growing Up with Dr. Sarah” at ======================================================= IG details: @growingupwithdrsarah ======================================================== TikTok details: @growingupwithdrsarah This podcast is produced by: GTS Media, LLC Audivita Studios

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Kids Sleeping on the Floor? The Hidden Child Poverty Crisis You’ve Never Heard About is an episode from Growing Up with Dr Sarah by Dr Sarah Adams.

This episode is 38:55 long.

This episode was published on Feb 17, 2026.

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