Give your child the gift of better sleep with personalized sleep therapy that supports their growth, learning, and happiness.

If your child struggles to sleep independently, you may find yourself spending hours at their bedside, trying everything to help them feel secure enough to fall asleep. It’s common to feel both frustrated and worried, wondering if this is just a phase or if something more can be done to support them. Difficulty sleeping alone can impact your child’s confidence, affect their mood during the day, and create nighttime routines that feel overwhelming for the whole family. But with the right strategies, it’s possible to guide your child toward healthy, independent sleep. By creating a structured bedtime routine, gradually reducing sleep dependencies, and addressing any underlying fears, you can help your child build confidence in their ability to sleep on their own, creating a more peaceful night for everyone. 

Nighttime fears and nightmares are a normal part of childhood sleep and can affect children of any age. However, when they interfere with your child’s ability to sleep independently or make it difficult for them to fall or stay asleep, cognitive-behavioral treatment is the gold standard for helping them manage and overcome these fears. 

We've all had nights as kids when we didn’t want to go to bed. But if this has become a frequent struggle for your child, you know how challenging bedtime can be for the whole family. We’re here to help create a plan to make bedtime easier for everyone. 

There are many reasons a preteen or teen may struggle with falling or staying asleep (insomnia). Our comprehensive sleep assessment looks at physical, psychological, and social factors to recommend the best course of action. If your child already has a therapist or counselor, we’re happy to collaborate and offer tailored suggestions that fit seamlessly into their existing treatment plan. 

Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD) is a common sleep issue in teenagers where their internal body clock is out of sync with the typical sleep schedule. This means they often have trouble falling asleep until very late at night and find it hard to wake up for school or morning activities. As a result, they may feel very tired during the day, which can affect their performance in school and their overall mood. This sleep problem can lead to more serious issues, such as anxiety or depression, if not addressed. Fortunately, there are effective ways to help teens with DSPD, including simple changes to their bedtime routine and exposure to bright light in the morning to help reset their sleep patterns. 

Parasomnias are disruptive sleep disorders that can include behaviors like sleepwalking, sleep terrors, nighttime panic attacks, and sleep paralysis, all of which can be unsettling and frightening for your child—and for you. Sleepwalking may involve moving around or even performing complex tasks while still asleep, while sleep terrors are intense episodes of fear or screaming, often without any memory of the event. Nighttime panic attacks can jolt your child awake with sudden, overwhelming fear, and sleep paralysis involves a temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep or waking up, sometimes with vivid hallucinations. These episodes can disrupt your child’s sleep quality, impact their daily life, and create lingering anxiety around sleep. Fortunately, there are effective treatments, including behavioral strategies, relaxation techniques, and, in some cases, medication, to help manage and reduce these episodes, allowing your child to sleep more peacefully and restoring peace of mind for both of you. 

Managing a child’s obstructive sleep apnea or narcolepsy can be challenging and overwhelming for parents. Obstructive sleep apnea, where the child’s airway temporarily closes during sleep, often requires CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy, which can be uncomfortable and difficult for children to tolerate. Narcolepsy, a condition marked by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks, disrupts school, activities, and family life. Both conditions can significantly impact a child’s mood, energy, and cognitive functioning, leaving parents worried about their child’s safety, performance, and social relationships. Adjusting routines, coordinating with schools, managing equipment, and dealing with sleep disruptions add to the stress, making parental support and professional guidance essential in managing these conditions.