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.

Many children love the festive season—but for anxious kids, Halloween costumes, fireworks, and Christmas parties can feel overwhelming. This post explains why seasonal changes and social expectations trigger anxiety, what’s happening in your child’s nervous system, and how you can help them feel safe and calm. With practical strategies and gentle insights from a therapist who specialises in childhood anxiety.

Anxiety in teens often looks very different from anxiety in younger children—and it’s usually less obvious than parents expect. While...