
Bedtime tantrums, separation anxiety and frequent night-time wake-ups are just some of the common challenges parents of young children often face.
Sleep disruptions can take a serious mental and physical toll on both children and their caregivers, so to better understand the importance of a consistent bedtime routine, we spoke with Dr Jacqueline Harding, a child development and education expert, and author who consults on many notable children’s television programs, like CBeebies’ BeddyByes.