EP198: ADHD & Sleep pt 2: Getting Kids In & Out of Bed

Bedtime battles for younger kids, sleep schedules for older kids, and morning chaos for everyone are some challenging transitions for parents and kids alike! In this episode of Parenting with Impact, Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster return to tackle sleep challenges in part two of their discussion. They explore how parents can apply the coach approach to foster collaboration, problem-solving, and resilience during these tricky times. From addressing executive function challenges to experimenting with creative wake-up solutions, this episode is packed with practical insights to help families transition smoothly in (and out) of sleep routines.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

• Why transitions like going to bed and waking up are especially hard for kids
• How to identify the real problem behind sleep struggles and where to begin
• The importance of collaboration: involving your kids in finding solutions
• Mindset shifts: moving from “won’t” to “can’t” and assuming best intentions
• Creative and effective experiments to address sleep and wake-up challenges

Related Links:

• Articles by Ari Tuckman, Roberto Olivardía, Dr. David Pomeroy, and Dr. Lisa Shives on the ImpactParents.com website
  https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/it-all-starts-with-sleep/
  https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/kid-with-adhd-cant-sleep/
  https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/child-need-sleep-doctor/
  https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/adhd-sleep-trouble/
   
• An article written by Elaine, "Why can't I put myself to sleep?" http://touchstonecoaching.com/blog/2010/3/15/why-cant-i-put-myself-to-bed.html
   
• EP196: Why Sleep Is SO Hard for Neurospicy People (& what to DO about it)
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep196-why-sleep-is-so-hard-for-neurospicy-people-what/id1565976964?i=1000683159184

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