How to Handle a Child Who Is Scared of the Dark

How to Help a Child Scared of the Dark A child scared of the dark is one of the most common sleep challenges in the 5 to 10 age group. It’s real, it’s distressing for the child, and it makes bedtime harder for everyone. The good news is it’s very...

How to Stop Kids Using Screens at Bedtime

How to Stop Kids Using Screens at Bedtime Kids using screens at bedtime is one of the most widespread sleep problems in households with children aged 5 to 12. Whether it’s a tablet under the covers, a game on a phone, or a show running until they fall asleep —...

Why Your Child Can’t Sleep Without You in the Room

When Your Child Can’t Sleep Without You in the Room If your child can’t sleep without a parent in the room, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common sleep difficulties in the 5 to 12 age group, and it’s genuinely exhausting — for the...

How to Deal With Early Morning Waking in Kids

Early Morning Waking in Kids: Why It Happens and What Helps Early morning waking in kids is one of the more exhausting sleep problems to deal with. When your child is reliably awake at 5am regardless of what time they went to bed, the impact on the whole family is...

How Much Sleep Does My Child Need?

How Much Sleep Does My Child Need? A Practical Guide by Age How much sleep does my child need is one of the most common questions parents of primary school aged children ask — and the answer changes as children grow. Getting this right matters, because both too little...

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