Incorporate Safety into Bedtime Routines to Ease Your Child’s Anxiety

Studies show that 7.1% of children aged 3-17 years of age (approximately 4.4 million) have diagnosed anxiety. For those children plagued with concerns about the welfare of themselves and their families, feeling safe and secure can make a big difference. Use these tips to weave elements of safety and security into nighttime routines as a way to ease causes of bedtime anxiety, so you and your child get the best night’s sleep possible.