6 year old lying awake for hours

[Willow89]

Hi everyone just looking for some advice my son is 6 and goes to bed at 8pm but sometimes doesn't sleep until 10:30! He is active during the day, eats balanced meals rarely gets sweets or anything. Our bedtime routine is shower, teeth pajamas, story and 5 minute cuddle. I've no idea how to tackle this. And he will just lie in the bed it's not like he is getting up or asking for things. Any advice

[Allington]

Is it causing a problem? It doesn't sound as if he's tired during the day, or distressed about it?

[user1471507699]

Is he having long enough to wind down from the day? Is it worth stretching the bedtime routine? Is there something quiet he could do in his room e.g. read a book/magazine in bed (he might be too young for this)? This might mean he goes to bed later but if he is asleep earlier it is still better.

[Shufflebum]

My 7 year old was like this, we've started using meditations on YouTube to help him relax and fall asleep. It has really helped.

[MrsJayy]

My eldest was like this a night owl and would still be awake at 11 some nights . Im not sure if you can actually make them sleep earlier tbh . If he is not upset i would just leave him to settle to sleep when he is ready

[Willow89]

Thanks for your replies, we tried the meditation but it didn't work unfortunately. I think you might be right the only issue is waking up in the morning, but once he is up he is bright as a button and doesn't seem to be struggling in school thankfully. He must just be a child who doesn't need much sleep, I'm usually fast asleep before he is