Many people hear the words, “sleep training” and they quickly assume it is referring to the ages of 4 months- 2 years. I think what I would love to share with families is that there is never a “cut off age” for seeking sleep support. I have worked with children ages 0-8 and know many Adult Sleep Coaches, who help adults find well-rested nights, too!

So, if you find yourself with a toddler, preschool aged child… or older and you would really love to find sleep… you have come to the right place.

There is not an age limit where parents need to look at their child and just assume that they will never sleep.

There are so many healthy sleep techniques and tips that older kids will benefit from. Here you will find those sleep tips and also, some RED flags you may need to ensure are taken care of, to ensure your child does not need medical attention.

How To Get Your Older Kid Sleeping:

Create a routine together.
- Routines are key to sleep success.
  - Looks the same every night.
  - Filled with fun.
  - Filled with boundaries
  - Filled with love.
- Ensuring that your older kid is aware of their nighttime routine and has visual cue of what the routine entails, is key to have a better start to sleep.
Limit Screens Before Bed
- Screens are filled with blue light and blue light has the opposite affect of creating rest.
  - Limiting Screen 1.5-2 hours before bedtime is key.
  - Screens can cause nighttime terrors.
Structure in the Morning
- When your child is aware of the routine for mornings, we begin limiting the guessing game of, “is it time to wake?”
- Your child will have visual cues of when they can potty or leave their bed.
- Having a morning routine that they look forward to in the morning can also, create more peaceful nights.

Age Appropriate Sleep Nighttime Sleep
1. 3-5: 11-13 Hours
2. 6-8: 10-11 Hours

If you have found yourself wondering what nighttime routine you could put in place, how could you ensure that your child is receiving quality sleep, or if there are some RED flag concerns that may be causing your older child, to receive a lack of quality sleep, this FREE GUIDE BELOW is for you!

Free Guide

I have worked with Jackilyn Lopez, Myofunctional Therapist, who has filled this FREE GUIDE with so much knowledge in regards to RED FLAGS to check to ensure your child is waking up well-rested.

Have you put in place routines and decreased screens, and still… sleep is broken? This FREE GUIDE will help guide you towards whether or not you just need to implement new boundaries, or reach out to professional guidance.

Is your child’s sleep issue behavioral or medical? FIND OUT WITHIN THE GUIDE.

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