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Q: Do you have any tips for getting children to resettle at night? Both of mine (3 and 5) wake up in the night and struggle to settle again. (Cara D.)
A: Cara, approach to bedtime “pop ups” can be quite different depending on the underlying reason for the awakening and there can be considerable difference between the reason for both your 3 and 5 year-olds.
For parents with multiple kids, staggering this routine may also be a “special time” for individual, undivided attention for those 15 minutes prior to bed. This routine also avoids surprises and soothes children’s sense of security in that they “always” know what comes next if anxiety is one of the variables keeping your child from feeling rested.
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Q: Is there any truth that some essential oils can help you to fall asleep? (Hailey F.)
A: Hailey, yes, most of the concrete work has been done with lavender. Several well-done studies have shown that lavender, whether applied via a diluted spray or a candle or directly on the skin, can help to induce a state of relaxation that may be conducive to sleep
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