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“’I Can’t Sleep!’ Bedtime Basics for Buzzing ADHD Brains”

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sleep problems are practically the rule, not the exception, for this group. It’s an issue that frustrates and concerns many parents, who come to me after they’ve run out of ideas for getting their child to fall and stay asleep.Here are some strategies — from fundamental sleep hygiene habits to ideas for quieting a racing mind and more — that I’ve found particularly helpful in getting children with ADHD to sleep soundly.[Get This Download: Sound Sleep Solutions for Kids with ADHD]Many children with ADHD have trouble slowing down their brain enough to fall asleep.

The key is to distract your child from all the interesting thoughts that threaten to keep them awake.Some helpful options:[Read: Sleep Problems in Teens with ADHD – Causes and Solutions]Is your child anxious about being alone in their bedroom at night? Settle your child into bed and comfort them.

Then, tell them that you have to step out for something but will be back in one minute. Be sure to return in exactly in that time. (Your child might time you if they have a clock in their room.) Next, have your child close their eyes, and tell them you will be back in two minutes.

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