When the clocks go back, many parents hope darker evenings will help their child sleep—but for some, bedtime still feels like a battle. As a child and teen therapist, I see this often: sleep issues are rarely just about routine. Anxiety, separation worries, or an overstimulated nervous system can keep kids wide awake. In my latest blog, I explain why—and share a calming body-based bedtime tool that really helps.

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