DD5 started Kind and now won't sleep at night

[Frangipani Lou]

I wonder if some melatonin might help. I'm not sure if its available over the counter or if you need a script.
Have you considered some meditation or relaxation techniques?
This is a beautiful bedtime ritual that children often love.

http://www.questforlife.com.au/_lite...Rainbow_Ritual

Good luck :-)

[Olive]

I have numerous friends with the same problem! One tonight downloaded a kids meditation podcast for her daughter to listen to on the iPad, worked a treat for her

[M D]

I think that is what I need to do its just finding a decent one. Do you know the name of throne your friend found?

[*Efjay*]

Melatonin isn't something that a GP/pead will give out for this sort of thing. I use it with my 10 yr old but he has a sleep disorder. From what I hear the over counter stuff isn't that effective.

I would try removing screen time at least an hour or 2 before bed. Dimming lights etc. Remove all external stimuli (TV, Lights) as much as you can. A nice relaxing bath, some lavender in her room maybe. You could try the rescue remedy "Sleep" drops you can get from the healthfood/chemist. We have used that at times with the kids. I can't say if it has helped really but its worth a shot.

I would then look for a good relaxation/meditation she can learn. I would maybe start off with getting her to put her thoughts in a "box" to talk about in the morning. If she can remove them from her head (imagination wise, it doesn't need to be a real box) then she may find it easier to switch off knowing she can come back to those thoughts tomorrow.