Sensory Bedtime Wind Down: Calmer Nights for Kids

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English OT LLC

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Bedtime can feel like a lot - especially when kids are tired but can’t quite settle. In this thoughtful, reassuring session, Sensory Bedtime Wind Down: Calmer Nights for Kids, we welcomed pediatric occupational therapist and mom Courtney English to help parents understand what’s really happening in their child’s body at bedtime and how sensory input can make evenings feel calmer and more connected.

🌙 Why bedtime feels so hard

• Many kids stay wired at night because their nervous systems are still in “go mode”
• Busy days, big emotions, and new experiences all affect how easily kids can wind down
• What looks like resistance is often a child trying to regulate their body
• Understanding the nervous system helps take the blame and frustration out of bedtime

🧠 The sensory sequence: me

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