Parents: What Helps an Anxious or Overthinking Child Sleep at Night?

Some children seem fine during the day but become anxious at bedtime. They may start worrying about small things or asking repeated “what if” questions that did not bother them earlier. Telling a child to stop thinking and sleep may not address what is on their mind. Some parents find that spending a few calm minutes listening, reassuring them, or creating a simple bedtime routine helps them settle. Parents, what has genuinely worked for your child when anxiety or overthinking makes it hard to sleep?

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