Relaxation
It is important for children to be relaxed before going to bed as this will enable them to more easily fall asleep. A consistent bedtime routine, including possibly a bath and definitely a bedtime story, read in a relaxing and quiet environment can help with this. Children can also learn techniques which can help them to better relax their bodies.
Relaxing Your Body
Repeat these simple movements 3 or 4 times
- Sit or lie somewhere quiet and comfortable
- Stretch out your arms. Make a fist and then relax
- Push your legs out, wiggle your toes and then relax
- Shut your eyes tight and pull a scrunched-up face and then relax