A gentle, practical guide to understanding and supporting your child's bedtime worries.
Bedtime isn't always the peaceful end to the day we'd hoped for.
For some children, it's when worries become louder, separation feels more difficult or settling down suddenly seems overwhelming. You might find yourself answering the same questions, staying beside their bed longer than expected or wondering what else you can do to help.
The Bedtime Anxiety Mini Pack is designed to help you look beyond bedtime behaviour and better understand what your child might be experiencing.
Created with a relational, child-centred approach, this printable resource offers practical strategies, supportive language and simple activities to explore together.
What's included?
Inside this 13-page printable pack, you'll find:
Understanding bedtime anxiety: Explore why worries can become more noticeable at night and what your child's behaviour might be communicating.
What to say at bedtime: Gentle, practical phrases to help you respond when your child feels worried, upset or struggles to settle.
Five bedtime support strategies: Small adjustments that may make evenings feel more manageable.
When bedtime doesn't go to plan: Ideas for responding to repeated questions, separation difficulties and overwhelming feelings.
My Bedtime Routine: An illustrated routine to explore and adapt with your child.
My Very Own Bedtime Routine: A printable activity for creating a personalised routine together.
Little Things That Might Help My Body: Six gentle activities to explore comfort, rest and relaxation.
Nighttime waking: Practical guidance for responding when your child wakes feeling worried or distressed.
Your Bedtime Support Sheet: A printable quick-reference guide for difficult evenings.
When to seek additional support: Guidance on recognising when further help might be useful and how therapy may support children and families.
Who is this pack for?
This resource is designed for parents and carers of children aged approximately 4–10 years who:
Become worried, upset or unsettled at bedtime.
Find separating from a parent or carer difficult.
Ask repeated questions or seek reassurance at night.
Struggle to wind down after a busy day.
Experience bedtime difficulties that may be linked to anxiety.
You don't need to follow every suggestion or change your whole bedtime routine. The activities and guidance can be adapted to your child's age, preferences and needs.
A different way to approach bedtime worries
Rather than focusing only on getting children to sleep, this pack encourages you to consider what might be making bedtime difficult.
Through connection, curiosity and small, manageable changes, you can explore ways to help your child feel understood and supported.
Product details
13-page printable PDF
A4 portrait format
Instant digital download
Suitable for parents and carers of children aged approximately 4–10
Includes parent guidance, illustrated activities and printable worksheets
Please note: This is a digital product. No physical item will be posted.
This resource provides general information and practical ideas. It is not a substitute for individual medical or therapeutic advice.
