bedtime routine help for children with sensory needs

Help Your Child Sleep Better with OT-Informed Strategies

Course · 5 Lessons

Say Goodbye to Bedtime Frustrations and Midnight 'Child-in-My-Bed' Visits

Is bedtime a daily battle where your child seems like a jack-in-the-box, popping up again and again before finally settling down? Do those late-night visits to your bed leave you and your child drowsy and irritable the next day? Our comprehensive course offers the easiest, least stressful, and most holistic way to address your child's sleep challenges—helping you reclaim the peace and rest your household needs.

Why Sleep Matters

When a child doesn’t get enough sleep, it affects their overall well-being in ways that can create lasting challenges, including:

Emotional Instability: Lack of sleep can lead to increased irritability, mood swings, and emotional outbursts, making it harder for your child to regulate their emotions and handle everyday stress.

Difficulty Focusing and Learning: Poor sleep can impair your child’s concentration and cognitive function, affecting their ability to focus in school, retain information, and perform academically.

Behavioral Problems: Sleep deprivation can lead to more frequent meltdowns, defiance, and hyperactivity, causing frustration for both parents and children and potentially leading to power struggles throughout the day.

What You’ll Learn

  • Core foundations of sleep: Discover how the basics of sleep influence quality at every age.

  • Proven sleep training for babies 6+ months: Learn an approach that works without stress, leaving everyone happier and well-rested.

  • Techniques for smoother bedtimes: Tried-and-true methods that make bedtime routines with young children easier and more peaceful.

  • Non-invasive tools for better sleep: Find out which gentle products can help children who struggle with falling asleep.

  • Guidelines for special circumstances: Get comprehensive advice for challenges like bedwetting, anxious children, and racing minds that keep kids awake.

Course Format and Features

  • Self-paced online video course

  • Designed for kids 3–12

  • Lifetime access for enrolled caregivers

Create restful, stress-free nights for your family – take action now and reclaim your evenings!

Contents

Course videos

Introduction to Sleep
4 mins

Sleep Foundations
8 mins

Sleep in Babies
9 mins

Sleep in Children
17 mins

Sleep in a Nutshell
2 min

Frequently asked questions

What age is this course for?

It’s designed for babies 6+ months.

Can this replace sleep training or professional therapy?

No. While it’s not a replacement for medical or psychological treatment, it offers supportive strategies that can complement professional care.

How long is the course, and how do I access it?

It’s a short, self-paced video course with practical takeaways. Once enrolled, you get lifetime access.

What if my child shares a room or has a unique bedtime situation?

The course includes flexible tools and suggestions that can be adapted for different family setups and bedtime challenges.

Instructor Expertise

Created by Miriam Manela Frankel, OTR/L CTC CMLD, this course combines occupational therapy techniques with real-world parenting insights to help families achieve better sleep. Miriam has supported hundreds of families in creating sustainable, peaceful bedtime routines.