{"id":515,"date":"2020-11-25T23:07:06","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T23:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cns72.com\/therapyatplay.com\/?p=515"},"modified":"2020-11-25T23:07:06","modified_gmt":"2020-11-25T23:07:06","slug":"calming-bedtime-strategies-to-help-kids-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cns72.com\/therapyatplay.com\/calming-bedtime-strategies-to-help-kids-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Calming Bedtime Strategies to Help Kids Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Deep Pressure- Activates the tactile and proprioceptive senses that provides calming input into the body<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide firm all-over pressure hugs and cuddles<\/li>\n<li>Use a heavy blanket or a weighted blanket while reading before bed<\/li>\n<li>Roll a large yoga ball or firmly press a pillow along your child&#8217;s body<\/li>\n<li>Wrap your child up tightly in a blanket while providing deep firm pressure along the body<\/li>\n<li>Tuck bed sheets tightly or place pillows around the body for extra deep pressure throughout the evening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gentle, Rocking Movements- Provides calming vestibular input which help kids relax<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read books in a rocking chair<\/li>\n<li>Slowly rock your child back and forth while on a yoga ball for a few minutes before bed<\/li>\n<li>Ride on a rocking horse or swing on a hammock or porch swing before bed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Limit Visual Auditory Overstimulation- Provide soothing lights and humming sounds to help relax and fall asleep<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eliminate screen time and devices 2 hours before bed, this will stimulate the brain and increase arousal level rather than promote relaxation<\/li>\n<li>Relax in a dim, quiet space before heading to bed or while quietly playing<\/li>\n<li>Try using a lava lamp, a night light projector, or color changing fish tank<\/li>\n<li>Use a white noise machine\/app or listen to quiet music that is soothing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Quiet Play Ideas, Perfect for Getting Kids to Calm Down before Bed<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reading books is not only great for creating a peaceful atmosphere, but it helps kids develop speech and language skills<\/li>\n<li>Blowing bubbles provides oral sensory input and provide a calming experience<\/li>\n<li>Building a pillow fort using comforters, blankets, and pillows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Scent is a Powerful Soother. 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