Calmer Bedtimes For Preschoolers

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Bedtime with a preschooler can feel unpredictable — full of big feelings, busy minds, and “just one more” requests.

Calmer Bedtimes for Preschoolers is a gentle, psychology-informed guide designed to help you nurture healthy sleep habits in a responsive and connected way.

Grounded in child development, attachment theory, and the science of sleep, this guide supports you in understanding your preschooler’s unique sleep needs — while preserving your relationship and your child’s sense of emotional safety.

Inside, you’ll find clear, reassuring guidance on:

  • Recommended sleep duration for preschool-aged children

  • Understanding circadian rhythm and sleep pressure

  • Managing naps and sleep transitions

  • Navigating bedtime resistance, fears, night terrors, and night wakings

  • Creating a calming sleep environment

  • Building predictable, connection-based bedtime routines

You’ll also learn the CALMER Approach to Bedtime — a practical, evidence-informed framework to help you:

  • Create a calm sleep space

  • Attend to your child’s needs

  • Support loving, confident transitions

  • Monitor and respond with emotional regulation

  • Reflect and repeat gentle re-settling steps

This guide recognises that preschoolers’ brains are busy. Imagination, cognitive growth, and emotional development can all influence sleep. Rather than rigid rules or “cry it out” strategies, this approach focuses on co-regulation, consistency, and helping your child develop lifelong self-soothing skills.

Because when sleep feels safe and supported, children rest more deeply — and families feel more connected.

Created by Brooke Michell, Calm Space Director and Paediatric Sleep Psychologist, this guide is grounded in research — not rigid rules — so you can approach bedtime with confidence, calm, and clarity.

Bedtime with a preschooler can feel unpredictable — full of big feelings, busy minds, and “just one more” requests.

Calmer Bedtimes for Preschoolers is a gentle, psychology-informed guide designed to help you nurture healthy sleep habits in a responsive and connected way.

Grounded in child development, attachment theory, and the science of sleep, this guide supports you in understanding your preschooler’s unique sleep needs — while preserving your relationship and your child’s sense of emotional safety.

Inside, you’ll find clear, reassuring guidance on:

  • Recommended sleep duration for preschool-aged children

  • Understanding circadian rhythm and sleep pressure

  • Managing naps and sleep transitions

  • Navigating bedtime resistance, fears, night terrors, and night wakings

  • Creating a calming sleep environment

  • Building predictable, connection-based bedtime routines

You’ll also learn the CALMER Approach to Bedtime — a practical, evidence-informed framework to help you:

  • Create a calm sleep space

  • Attend to your child’s needs

  • Support loving, confident transitions

  • Monitor and respond with emotional regulation

  • Reflect and repeat gentle re-settling steps

This guide recognises that preschoolers’ brains are busy. Imagination, cognitive growth, and emotional development can all influence sleep. Rather than rigid rules or “cry it out” strategies, this approach focuses on co-regulation, consistency, and helping your child develop lifelong self-soothing skills.

Because when sleep feels safe and supported, children rest more deeply — and families feel more connected.

Created by Brooke Michell, Calm Space Director and Paediatric Sleep Psychologist, this guide is grounded in research — not rigid rules — so you can approach bedtime with confidence, calm, and clarity.

Additional Information

  • Format: Digital PDF (viewable on phone, tablet, or computer)

  • Pages: 20 pages of of practical, gentle sleep guidance

  • Delivery: Instant download — access your guide immediately after purchase

  • Author: Written by Clinical & Developmental Psychologists specialising in child wellbeing, emotional regulation, and family connection

  • Best For: Parents and caregivers of children aged 3–5 years

  • Approach: No “cry it out” methods — connection-focused, evidence-informed, and respectful of your child’s development

  • Why This Guide: Designed to help you manage bedtime resistance, support emotional regulation, and build healthy sleep habits that last