Why Your Older Child Won't Sleep
Helping School-Age Kids Sleep Better | Ask a Baby Sleep Expert (ft. Sara Cuthbert)
Think sleep struggles are only for babies and toddlers? Think again.
In this episode of Ask a Baby Sleep Expert, Dana Obleman is joined by Sleep Sense Consultant Sara Cuthbert, who specializes in helping school-age kids (ages 5–13) get the healthy, independent sleep they need. If your child needs you to lie with them to fall asleep, struggles with bedtime anxiety, or still ends up in your bed at night—this episode is for you.
We cover:
– Why sleep issues in older kids are more common than you think
– How lack of sleep affects behavior, mood, and school performance
– What to do when your child says they “can’t sleep” without you
– How to manage anxiety at bedtime—without becoming a crutch
– Tools like the “worry box” to help kids take ownership of their sleep
You’ll also learn why sleep is a skill that lasts a lifetime—and how parents can set their kids up for long-term success, emotionally and developmentally.
🎥 Be sure to check the full playlist for other videos in the Ask a Baby Sleep Expert series and for age-specific sleep tips!
📍Find Sara at: https://www.restedkids.com/ or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/restedkids/
📍Want an easy-to-follow, step-by-step system to teach your baby to sleep through the night? Check out https://sleepsense.net
📍Interested in learning more about a career as a certified baby sleep consultant? Visit https://sleepsensecertified.com
