Sleep issues in children
Tamariki need sleep to grow and develop. Sometimes tamariki experience issues with their sleep. These issues can occur at any age. There are many reasons why your child may be having trouble with their sleep.
The Murdoch Children's Research Institute has lots of great resources. They can help you, and your whānau (family) to manage some of the sleep issues your child may have.
Podcasts
Have a listen to the Murdoch Children's Research Institute Podcasts with Professor Harriet Hiscock and Associate Professor Emma Sciberras. The podcasts may help you identify sleeping problems in your children from infancy to secondary school. They give you easy-to-understand steps to improve your child's sleep cycles and overall health.
Sleep strategies to help your child sleep well
Take a look at the sleep strategies that help address some common sleep issues. Some children have trouble getting to sleep, staying asleep or they wake early. The strategies are based on research and have been shown to work well for many families.
Online sleep programme
The Good Nights Programme is a New Zealand developed sleep programme. It was originally developed to support tamariki with autism-takiwātanga. But much of the content is relevant to all parents and whānau looking for the best way to support their child to improve their sleep. You can work through the modules in your own time.
Find out more about sleep and the best way to support your child to improve their sleep.
Module 1: Understanding your child's sleep
Module 2: Sleep scheduling
Module 3: Creating optimum conditions for sleep
Module 4: Teaching children healthy sleep habits
Module 5: Relaxation
Module 6: Promoting sleep-conducive behaviour
Module 7: Creating a sleep support plan
Visit the Good Nights Programme website to see all the modules
