
Many parents face challenges when trying to get their young children to settle down for bed, from bedtime tantrums to separation anxiety and frequent night-time wake-ups.
Sleep disruptions can take a serious mental and physical toll on both children and their caregivers. 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.