Help needed for 7 year old who won't sleep.

Have you tried putting a little Nightlight in her Room and also leave her door open that might solve the Problem I Know when mine where little they did not like the Door Closed but then again I would never close it also what I used to do is put on music very quietly in the Background when they could not sleep and they would be quite content with listening to their Tapes and fall asleep

ohhhhh i feel for you, my daugter, Eskarena is also 7 with both dyspraxia and dyslexia. The teachers told us the same thing. We found that we have to leave her light on all night. Even if we turn it off after she has exhausted herself, she would wake at midnight and carry on screeming until it got turned on again. What we have found works for us is to cut all forms of stimulation a good half hour before bed time. no tv no books no conversation as such, slowly the little energy lights start to go out and sleep comes down. I work with a specialist child psychologist who gave me some fascinating information relating to glucose intollerence amongst children with dyspraxia/ dyslexia. The material suggests that naturally occuring gloucose found in most foods can trigger an increase in the severity of symptoms, so we cut out biscuits at bedtime, the impact was quite dramatic. O.K she still has her moments but nothing like we used to do

Please give her a cup of milk and try to play a soft music of her taste in the night. Slow hugging also will help. Do no leave her to sleep alone. Let her mother sleep with her. This will certainly help to improve her habit. You can keep the room lighted with a night bulb.

Have you tried lavender. They say the smell if lavender is soothing.Or maybe classical music or soft rock. Good luck.

As a single mother, I can relate to your problem. My daugther just turned 8 two days ago, and I had the same problem, even waking up at 12:00 every night. I discovered some things that might help you. I don't do the following: read a story, I stop all types of mental or physical activities after dinner, no juice, sweets, or anything with additives and it really works. She goes to bed with soft music (usaully her farvourite), a bed lamp which I can now turn off after she's asleep

ok give her a story book or say some sentimantel story may be she will sleep ..

Maybe she should play a lot then she will be so tires she will go to sleep, even a warm glass of milk should be help, tell her a bed time story that might help

With my children I always told them that they could have a lamp on to read by and I would leave a nite light also. When they fell asleep I would later turn the light off. I told them they would have to stay in bed and they were allowed to read but not get up and play. They were very good with that.

Maybe you should try some food or healthy drinks that can make her sleep. It is not good for a child to sleep that late. Not to let her watch horror movie for it can also cause her not to sleep and afraid to go to bed alone.

Hi minxy67; I have heard through an elderly couple that in following up on their doctors recommendation for sleeping aids, it worked. They get childrens gravol and cut a tablet in half and share it. They say it works. How aabout getting her into a warm bubble bath as this generally relaxes us and have her in some fuzzy warm pj's right after so she stays warm and straight to bed. Rub her back, arms whatever so she relazes and falls asleep. Maybe cuddle with her reading a book. You have maybe already tried warm milk?

wow looks like u already have a number od suggestions here! its quite a common problem with kids.i tire out my son in the evening by taking him to a park or beach .he play and gets tired and craves to sleep after dinner.tire out lauren too and she will sleep without fuss.

I think a little soothing music would help. Try playing mild instrumental music while the lights are set to dim. There are lots of instruments to choose from - classical guitar, sax, piano, flute, etc. I personally like the sax playing light jazz tunes, it always helps me go to sleep. Hope that helps. :)

First of all i must tell you that most of the kids are afraid of dark and they have sleeping problem so donot get stresed with the situation.2ndly its not necesary to switch off lights while she is sleeping.You can always use a bulb or any light source with less Watts or an adjustable lamp. Another way is ,which i think you must try that try take her on a walk in dark rooms while holding her hand when she is in a good mood.Or try to play with her in a little dark areas so that she gets use to it.

Have you tried to read her stories before she goes to sleep ? and maybe lay with her till she doses off ? i know its a bad habit to get into but if it helps her sleep then it may be a good idea. Or what about gettin her up a little earlier in the morning that way she will pass out earlier at night. i know that means YOU have to get up earlier in the morning but, if your desperate anything might work right ? Does she like hot drinks ? chamomile tea (its herbal with no caffiene) might help if you'd like to try tthat you can buy it in any grocery store. also what about a bath with some of that baby bubble bath, you know the soothing kind with lavender smells. might be worth a shot :)

ohhh... i get so emotional this time. i think you should consult a psychologist.child psychologist who can help you with lauren's sleeping problem. maybe there are some medications that she can take.

Try not to tolerate it. askd some professional help. Sleeping with lights on is not normal and it cost alot of electric bill. Try sleeping beside her with lights turn off assuring her it will be fine coz mommy is here.. then eventually let her sleep alone

I wish there is anything I could help with. My heart goes out to your child, I have family member who suffered from same problem. But, she is controlling her sleep little better like 4 hours a day, with help of a great doctor and medecines. good luck.

well...you could always be with her and read bed time stories and just lie in with her and pat, and cuddle her to sleep. If it's just too much for you, perhaps I suggest hypno-therapy, for eliminating her fears?

I was also afraid of dark and would not be able to sleep as a kid. What I suggest you to do is to get her to sleep together with you, even in the dark. Or the next time she cries and wouldnt sleep.. just let her.. let her do whatever she wants.. eventually she will get tired and sleep.. and after a while she will get used to sleeping in the dark.

It's a big problem.. you have to be very pacient with her, and try to calm her with you own calm.