Having huge amount of trouble with DS1s sleep. He goes to bed at about 7.45pm, reads in bed for between ten and twenty minutes, then dim light and story on cd player. He gets up at about 7.30am.
He doesn't seem to be able to get to sleep though - last night he came downstairs at 10pm still complaining of not being able to sleep. He's relentlessly grumpy and horrid in the morning, but I can't think of how to get him to sleep.
He's never had trouble before - always been a fall asleep anywhere type, but for the last six months it's just got worse.
He says he can't help thinking about bad things. He has a story on his CD player and a nightlight, and we've tried suggesting deep breathing, thinking about funny films, cuddles etc etc. He can't tell us what bad things. He gets very negative about all our suggestions, saying he can't do it and he just can't help thinking about bad things. 
He goes to school then after school club or home for tea. No mid week activities, just swimming on Saturdays. He runs about like a madman at playtime.
What time do your 6yos go to bed? And has anyone had this issue and found any useful tips?