"Why Won't They Sleep?" The Hidden Factors Affecting Your Child's Sleep Part 1

It’s bedtime. You’ve done all the right things. You followed the routine. There are no disruptions. And yet… the kids just won’t go to sleep!

We’ve all been there, which is why in this episode, the first of a two-part special, I am going to explore the hidden reasons your children might not sleep.

Some of these things might be hiding in plain sight, and that’s ok. Over the next two episodes I am going to show you what they are, and give you some practical tips to help you manage them, so that your little ones get to sleep as peacefully and as stress-free as possible.

So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…

Highlights from this episode:

01:13 - I wish I knew this earlier…

03:57 - The 3 main functions of sleep

06:18 - 5 bedtime essentials

08:32 - Cool rooms make better sleep

12:36 - Morning bright light is crucial

17:28 - Noise

20:25 - The bedroom as a multipurpose space

23:56 - Diet, hydration and timing

30:16 - Physical activity and energy release

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