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‘I need you at night’: Understanding your child’s need for comfort and co-regulation

If your child struggles to sleep alone or wakes frequently needing comfort, they aren’t trying to be difficult or form a ‘bad habit’. Their need for you at night is just as real as it is during the day. They seek your presence because they are still learning how to regulate their emotions, their bodies, and their nervous systems.

This is where co-regulation comes in.


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26 reasons your child might be struggling with sleep

From biological factors like circadian rhythm and nutrient deficiencies to emotional needs, sensory sensitivities, and environmental influences, sleep challenges can have many root causes. This guide explores 26 potential reasons your child may be finding sleep difficult—and how to start finding real solutions.

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Guest post from Cinta Rymer: 10 Evening Snack Ideas for Toddlers and Young Children to Support a Good Night’s Sleep

Guest post from Cinta Rymer. If your little one is restless at night or waking frequently, have you considered hunger as the culprit behind this? A rumbling tummy is one of the key reasons that toddlers and children wake overnight – I mean, they’re incredibly active during the day and they often don’t consume a huge amount of food at the evening meal. The good news is there’s a really simple strategy that might make for a more restful night of sleep – introducing an evening snack.  

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