Question

How to soothe a child who won’t sleep at night?

Answer

Here are several solutions for dealing with the issue of children not sleeping at night:

  1. Put the child to bed early in the evening to establish the habit of early sleep.
  2. Reduce the child’s activity level before bedtime to avoid excessive excitement.
  3. Control the child’s daytime sleep and increase physical activity during the day.
  4. You can give the child some foods that may help them sleep at night, but never administer medication.
  5. Parents should examine their own sleep habits and create a good sleep environment for the child.
  6. Stick to a regular bedtime routine, and after a period of time, the child will develop the habit of going to bed early.