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Does the pandemic impact the way my child sleep?

Yes, it does. Due to the pandemic, some children are no longer on a sleep schedule. They go to bed and wake up at various times, creating difficulties falling asleep, waking in the morning and sometimes difficulty sleeping during the night. These kids feel sluggish during the day and may take a nap, making it hard to fall asleep the next night. They are more likely to have difficulty focusing on their schoolwork. Preteens and teenagers are particularly susceptible to this problem.

What causes my child to have sleep problems?

Difficulty going to sleep, frequent night awakenings, nightmares and sleep terrors are some of the reasons for trouble sleeping at night. Just like adults, they are more likely to be irritable or emotional. Anxiety and depression are more common in children who have chronic sleep problems.

Anxiety problems and sleep problems feed each other and create a cycle. If a child is anxious, they may not be able to fall asleep. If a child does not sleep well, they are more likely to be anxious. Creating the best sleep environment and a good opportunity for sleep is one way to reduce anxiety.

There are some children who benefit from taking medications to go to sleep. However, medications should be paired with a strict bedtime and wake time schedule, learning medication and excellent sleep hygiene. Ideally, the child should be evaluated by a physician familiar with both medications as well as cognitive behaviour therapy for insomnia before taking medication for anxiety.

What can you do to reduce anxiety-related sleep problem for your child?

• Ensure a set bedtime and set wake time, allowing your child to have an age-appropriate amount of time to sleep.

• Monitor exposure to electronics. Eliminate electronics at least one hour before bed.

• Eliminate caffeine as caffeine can interfere in a child’s ability to go to sleep.

• Give your child an opportunity to express their concerns earlier during the day or before bed by talking to them and/or letting them write their concerns down.

• Deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation exercises can be helpful.