Sensory and physical development - Support for Parents from Action For Children

If your child is sensitive to sound, touch, taste, smell, visuals or movements, they may have a sensory need.

Nightmares can be very upsetting for children. Help them feel safe by acknowledging and comforting their fears.

Teenagers tend to get sleepy later than children or adults. Rest is still important, and teenagers need 9-10 hours of sleep.

If your child struggles to get back to sleep, here’s how to help them calm their mind.

Many children feel scared or worried about going to bed at night. You can help make bedtime easier and calmer.

A regular, predictable bedtime routine can help children get enough sleep. Try to plan this around an appropriate bedtime.

Children who have night terrors may shout, thrash around, or jump out of bed. Here’s how to keep them safe.

There are some ways you can help your toddler or young child feel calm and sleepy.