Sleep Anxiety: 8 Things To Do When Your Child Can’t Fall Asleep

Sleep anxiety can cause insomnia which disrupts sleep patterns and affects your child’s mood and productivity.

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Getting sufficient shut-eye every night is important for effective functioning and mental alertness, but if your child suffers from sleep anxiety and is unable to sleep soundly at night, it can have detrimental effects on their ability to focus during the day. Disturbed sleeping patterns can also affect their mood and sense of well-being. Clinical psychologist and behaviour expert, Jaimie Block, shares some insights about how to tell if your child has bedtime anxiety and discusses strategies to help them sleep more soundly.

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