Mar 11, 2021
Guest: Jayna Niblock, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, BCTS
In this episode of Helping Kids Thrive, Nicole and occupational therapist, Jayna Niblock, discuss ways that parents can help their children get good sleep. During the episode, Jayna shares about the importance of sleep, warning signs that parents can watch for to determine if their child is not sleeping well, and practical tips for creating a sleep routine that is flexible and works for your family. She also shares some of her favorite sleep tools that can be used to encourage restful sleep in our children.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire
- Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire
- Sensory (Lycra) Sheet or Body Sock
- Weighted Blankets
- Pillows (for deep pressure/boundaries)
- Dreampad
- Alarm clock with lights
- Room darkening curtains
- Breathe Like a Bear (Deep Breathing book)
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