Bedtime can be peaceful one night and surprisingly difficult the next. A child who seemed fine during the day may suddenly worry about school, friendships, noises in the house, being alone, or something that might happen tomorrow. They may ask repeated questions, want another hug, complain of a stomachache, or simply say, “I can’t sleep.” When a child is anxious at bedtime, the goal does not have to be making every worry disappear. A gentler goal is helping the child feel hea