DD8 has suddenly, in the last 2 weeks, started struggling to go to sleep.
she’s had a good routine with calm time, story, etc and lights off at 8 for a long time. Apart from the odd night (nightmare, or poorly etc) she’s slept well.
she’s now creating a huge fuss about going to bed, screaming and crying, delay tactics and staying awake for hours. She’s still up now - midnight!!
we’ve been empathetic about not being able to sleep, saying we know it’s horrid when you’re restless and can’t sleep, but saying she needs to try to calm down. Giving her things to try - reading, story on Alexa, making up stories in her head, breathing techniques, cuddling teddies…..
shes adamant she’s not worried or sad about anything and says she just can’t sleep anymore. Anyone been through the same? Thanks 😊