Tag Archive for: kids and sleep

A young girl sucking a pacifier rests with her head on a pillow. Her eye is swollen from recent treatment.

Trauma-Informed Sleep Supports: How to Help Your Child When Traditional Sleep Supports Are Not Enough

Sleep is vital to a child’s healthy development, and there are many simple, practical ways parents and caregivers can support healthful sleep. But what happens when stress and traumatic experiences affect a child’s sleep? Paediatric nurse and child life specialist, Cindy Pilchuk, offers practical trauma-informed sleep supports to aid children’s coping and restorative sleep.

A young girl sleeps with a teddy bear wrapped in her arms. She has a peaceful smile on her face and she is of African ethnicity.

14 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Sleep

Sleep is our superpower – consistent, quality sleep helps both mind and body function at their best. But many children struggle to sleep well, with potentially significant negative effects. Paediatric nurse and child life specialist, Cindy Pilchuk, explores simple, practical ways parents and caregivers can help children fall asleep more easily and have a restful night.