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In the evening, he refuses to go to bed, gets up, becomes restless and can’t fall asleep. Bedtime is often a difficult moment with a child with ADHD. An adapted routine can calm the end of the day. Here is how. A regular routine helps the child move more easily from restlessness to rest.
Many children with ADHD find it hard to slow down in the evening. Their mind keeps racing, and the transition from a stimulating activity to bedtime is complicated. Understanding this difficulty helps you stay patient.
Sleep difficulties are common in ADHD.
To find out more, see ADHD and sleep.
A fixed bedtime, including at weekends as far as possible, helps the body settle into a rhythm. Regularity helps the internal body clock to adjust.
The article ADHD and routines covers this question in detail.
Bath, pyjamas, teeth, story, cuddle: a short routine that is always the same prepares for sleep. A short routine avoids negotiations.
This point is explained step by step in ADHD and routines at home.
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Turn screens off at least one hour before bedtime. Light and excitement delay falling asleep. Replace them with calm activities.
To go further, read our article ADHD and screens.
Calm activities in the late evening, such as reading, drawing or soft music, help lower tension. Avoid very exciting games just before. These activities prepare the body for rest.
We detail this point in Meditation and ADHD.
A calm, uncluttered bedroom with soft lighting encourages falling asleep. Limit toys and screens in the bedroom.
This topic is covered on our page ADHD and organisation.
If falling asleep is very difficult or if the child is taking medication, talk to the doctor. The doctor can suggest suitable solutions.
You will find more details in the article Medication for ADHD: parents’ questions.
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Because the child finds it hard to slow down in the evening. They find it hard to slow down.
With a regular schedule, a short routine and no screens before sleep. A short routine.
If falling asleep is very difficult. No screens before sleep.
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