Child Sleep Guides for Ages 3–10
These self-guided plans contain all the information I include in my 1:1 packages but are made to be downloaded and tried out at your own pace.
These plans are perfect if you need some ideas on where to start when making changes to your child’s sleep, and you feel confident putting it into practice yourself.
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Designed for children aged 3-10
All of these guides are:
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Gentle, realistic and practical
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Rooted in connection and emotional understanding
Throughout the summer, every guide also includes a 30 minute support call if you have questions or need help putting the plan into practice.
Download your guide and then get in touch to book your call.
Explore the sleep guides
Supporting your anxious child at bedtime
A practical, evidence-based guide to help your child overcome fears around bedtime and feel calmer falling asleep.
Understand what drives bedtime anxiety, and learn gentle, effective ways to reduce it step by step.
Includes tools from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help your child face fears gradually and build confidence at their own pace.
Learn how to manage reassurance and avoidance in helpful ways that foster long-term coping skills.
During summer this also includes a 30 minute call with me if you have questions or need help putting the plan into practice.
Easing away from c0-sleeping
This step-by-step guide will help you move away from co-sleeping - whether that means no longer lying with your child until they fall asleep or helping them stay in their own bed through the night.
Navigating bedtime battles
Step by step guide to ensure bedtime runs smoothly.
A clear plan to help your child move from needing you nearby to fall asleep, to feeling calm and confident drifting off on their own.
Perfect if you’re ready to reclaim your evenings, or your bed, while still supporting your child’s sense of security.
Includes a range of developmentally appropriate, gentle sleep-coaching methods for you to choose from, with no suggestion of locking doors or leaving kids to cry.
During summer this also includes a 30 minute call with me if you have questions or need help putting the plan into practice.
Perfect for parents who dread bedtime and feel like it’s become a battle.
Includes a range of different developmentally appropriate methods, tips and ideas for you to choose from to bring back the enjoyment at bedtime.
No mention of locking doors or leaving kids to cry.
Scripts to help you respond consistently to common bedtime issues.
Not appropriate for children who have anxiety around sleep - see Supporting Your Anxious Child at Bedtime download instead.
During summer this also includes a 30 minute call with me if you have questions or need help putting the plan into practice.
Sleep challenges often overlap and there is a lot of similarities between each of these guides for that very reason.
As a general guide:
If your child won’t sleep alone → start with Co-Sleeping
If they wake frequently overnight and you think it’s because they don’t know how to fall asleep on their own → start with Co-Sleeping
If your child has a lot of fears or worries at bedtime → start with Sleep Anxiety
If evenings feel chaotic or confrontational → start with Bedtime Battles
If you’re a bit unsure which one is the best fit for you, feel free to message me with an overview of the issue, and I’ll let you know which I would suggest.
Not sure which guide to choose?
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I have worked with LOTS of sensitive and strong-willed kids over time. My methods all encourage you to include your child in the plan, so they feel like this is something being done with them, not to them. This alone can be the game changer for strong-willed or sensitive children.
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Many families come to me feeling exactly that way. What often makes the difference is having a clear plan to follow, rather than putting together a plan yourself from ad hoc Google searches.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The plan contains all the tips and advice I use with my 1:1 clients. You obviously know your child best and know what will work for them, so you can take the bits you think are appropriate for you and your family circumstances. I would advise following the majority of the plan, though, as each part has a specific aim.
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If you’re really struggling to work out which plan is best for you, feel free to get in touch with an overview of your issues, and I can try to point you to the one I think would be most helpful.