my 10 year old daughter can't fall asleep by herself

[curlyhair454]

My daughter is almost 11 years old and can't sleep on her own.  She feels that are bedrooms are far away from her and no one is with her.  She says that noises will keep her up.  I normally lay in bed with her until she falls asleep and then I leave her room and she stays asleep throughout the night.  But sometimes, I fall asleep with her.  What are some ways we can make her sleep on her own?

[AUSTIN431]

this is not something that can be fixed in one night unless you can move her bedroom closer to yours so she won't feel alone i understand her fear i wouldn't want to be alone at night on my own side of the house she's ten i'm sure every shadow and noise is scary to her she wants to feel protected from all the scary stuff night time can bring you have to make her feel safe maybe a intercom system so she knows you can be there in seconds ,good locks on her windows,and plenty of night lights every where and some music to help block out all the other noises but like a said i don't think it can be fixed in one night also if this is a sudden thing that seems like its not just a childs fear of the dark then you should have her seen by a therapist

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

Understand your anxiety. Have an open discussion with your child and help her with any issues that might be troubling her. Many times parents tend to get stressed that the child is not sleeping as needed and communicate this anxiety to the child which forms a vicious cycle, so relax and let bedtime be a pleasant experience then a  task which needs to be completed, tell her good relaxing stories or let her read good books prior to sleeping. Ensure to see she plays adequately during the day, as good exercise promotes good sleep. Always make the bedroom environment very cool, dark and cozy like a cave, cause bats are super snoozers and they sleep in caves.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[curlyhair454]

My daughter is almost 11 years old and can't sleep on her own.  She feels that are bedrooms are far away from her and no one is with her.  She says that noises will keep her up.  I normally lay in bed with her until she falls asleep and then I leave her room and she stays asleep throughout the night.  But sometimes, I fall asleep with her.  What are some ways we can make her sleep on her own? i need a answer before tonight augest 25 plz heeeellllllpppp