Tonight's Bedtime Fix:
3 Things to Try When Your Kid Won't Sleep
Three evidence-based strategies to consider when your child is having a hard time falling asleep. Designed for ages 2–12.
It's bedtime, and your child is still wide awake.
Maybe bedtime regularly takes 45 minutes or more. Maybe your child doesn't seem tired when it's time for bed. Or maybe they have a hard time falling asleep without you nearby.
When you're in the middle of a difficult bedtime, it can be hard to know what to try.
This free guide walks you through three evidence-based strategies for common sleep challenges, so you can consider which one may be the best place to start for your child.
What You'll Get
Strategy 1: The Sleep Timing Reset
Learn how sleep timing and your child's natural sleep drive can affect how long it takes them to fall asleep.
Strategy 2: The Daytime Sleep Pressure Builder
Learn about daytime factors that can influence how ready your child's body is for sleep at bedtime.
Strategy 3: The Independence Fade
Learn a gradual approach for supporting children who have difficulty falling asleep without a parent nearby.
Plus: Age-specific guidance and troubleshooting tips to help you think through how the strategies may apply to your child.
Inside the Guide
✓ Three practical, evidence-based strategies
✓ Guidance for children ages 2–12
✓ Help identifying which strategy may fit your child's situation
✓ Troubleshooting for common challenges
✓ Practical steps you can use at home
Hi, I'm Tiffany
I'm Tiffany Marrelli, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Certified Behavioral Sleep Practitioner (CBSP) with more than 18 years of experience supporting children and families.
I help families better understand what's contributing to children's sleep and behavior challenges and develop practical, individualized strategies that fit their child, family, and everyday life.
I work with families of children ages 2–12, including many children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental differences.
Not Sure What to Try Tonight?
Download the free guide and learn about three different approaches for common bedtime challenges, so you can choose a starting point that makes sense for your child.