I’m not sure which way to turn…
my daughter, more often than not, can take an age to fall asleep at night…. Which can be worse on school nights.
it seems to be getting worse rather than better.. I think our bedtime routine is ok:
no iPad during the week
TV off at least an hour before bed
bath, shower or wash
cuddle time with 2 stories, one she reads and one we read
in the last 6 months she says shes scared of the dark… 6.5yrs before that it has to be dark, she was never good at getting to sleep if there was a light. She now has the light on, and then sleeps with an eye mask!
she was scared that monsters were under her bed - had a mid-sleeper so I’ve now bought a normal bed.
every night she shouts to tell us she feels really sick, that something hurts. or she’s sad or worried about something, or she’s picked her finger or toe nails so short I can’t believe they’re not bleeding!
she has a motivational journal
Ive previously spoken to school who tell us she’s a happy, confident and smart girl.
she does performing arts and Rainbows - all confidence builders
we chat some days about what our daily highlights are or worries or challenges
I’ve attended sessions on sleep and anxiety in kids and I seem to be doing the right things but nothing gets her to sleep
sorry for the long post but any advice would be welcome.
thank you x