The most concerning issue children are struggling with today is the inability to sleep. This epidemic is having devastating effects on many families. If one of your children is not sleeping, chances are no one in the home is getting the sleep that they need and deserve.
Not only is a good night’s sleep crucial to your child’s developing body and brain, it is what lays the pathway to healthy emotional and mental health.
Parents often call me in desperation for help with their child’s sleep issues and are surprised by how the problem is solved. If your child is having trouble falling asleep at night or sleeping through the night, here are some thoughts I ask you to consider:
Is their day developmentally appropriate? This means, are they over-stimulated, over-scheduled and stretched too thin? Do you set clear boundaries and expectations for your child, and consistently enforce them? Do you have a relaxing and reliable bedtime routine that is the same every night? Is their bedroom a calm and quiet environment that invites sleep? Do you have a consistent schedule or rhythm to your day? Do you eat meals at the same time everyday? How much time does your child spend with the computer and television? Have you reached a point of being anxious and stressed every night when putting your child to bed?
Sandray Parenting can give you the tools you need to make the necessary changes in your child’s life to allow him/her to sleep restfully and independently. The self-soothing skills that your child will develop by sleeping independently are the same skills he/she will rely on to calm himself in tantrums or challenging situations. These skills are money in your child’s emotional bank, and will provide life-long payoffs. Let’s get started so you all can get the rest you have been needing. Call today and ask about our “Sleep Through the Holidays” Promotion.
For more information, call Sheila at 661-998-0058 or email sheila@SandrayParenting.com .