Takes hours to fall asleep

Long, drawn-out bedtimes that end in exhaustion for everyone

Bedtime turns into a battle

Refusal, stalling and meltdowns at the bedroom door

Wakes through the night

Frequent waking, or ending up in your bed

Wakes very early

Wide awake at 4 or 5am, whatever time they went to bed

Screens are making sleep harder

Struggling to switch off, and settling later than usual

Worries keep them awake

Anxious thoughts, needing you there, or fear of the dark

Sensory sensitivities disrupt sleep

Discomfort, restlessness and difficulty settling the body

Very tired and dysregulated in the day

Meltdowns, poor focus and a hard afternoon