Helpful posts with information, guidance, answers and ideas to help your child sleep without anxiety.
Helping older children (ages 8-12) with bedtime anxiety fall asleep independently requires transitioning from parental enforcement to self-directed routines. Success relies on combining strategic tools for bedtime anxiety, age-appropriate reward systems, and cognitive relaxation techniques. The structured Bedtime Hero program, designed by a child psychiatrist, integrates these elements into a phased, collaborative blueprint that fosters […]
A 25-year review of the scientific literature reported that nighttime fears in children are common, they interfere with daily functioning, and they result in considerable disruption within the family (Lewis et al 2021). A study by Muris et al (2001) showed that 73.3% of normal children reported having nighttime fears. These fears were common among […]
During my career as a child psychiatrist I have helped hundreds of children deal with nightmares and other bedtime fears. The secret lies in strengthening and empowering your child .. something that is not achieved by simple reassurance, night lights or bedtime routines. In fact, learning how to overcome fear is an important step in […]
Many parents are surprised when a 6-12-year-old child who once slept independently suddenly becomes afraid to sleep alone. One night your child seems confident and independent. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, bedtime becomes difficult again. Your child may suddenly: Need extra reassurance before sleep Plead with you to stay with them Refuse to sleep in […]
It’s a good idea to set up some rewards for your child as they learn to sleep alone. At the end of the first session be prepared to agree on a prize with your child for achieving their first goal, such as a trip to a movie or a small toy for going to sleep […]
How to Use the Bedtime Hero Full Program Before You Begin If you did not receive your registration confirmation email or purchase confirmation email, please check your spam or junk folder. To help ensure that future emails reach you, please add shrinkinabox.info@gmail.com to your Contacts. Starting the Online Program After purchasing your Bedtime Hero Program […]
It started innocently enough .. Your child was too afraid to sleep one night for some reason, perhaps a nightmare, or perhaps an anxiety-producing event at school, perhaps a scary story they heard from a friend or on a video. Then, one night led to another and now your child has developed a fear of […]
What is the difference between the ebook and the online program? I’m glad you asked. Both the Ebook and the Online Program contain the full method that uses multiple strategies through several weekly sessions with the child to ensure that they are successful learning to sleep on their own. The Ebook is a version in […]