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Sleep Action workshops


For parents and carers of children from 3 to 16 years old, our Sleep Action workshops give you information and techniques to help you support your child to get a great night's sleep.

Sleep is important. If you don't get enough it can have a big effect on your energy levels, how you feel and behave and even what you eat. For children and young people it's extra important because sleep helps growing brains to learn and develop, but it's not always easy to make sure they get the sleep they need.

At the Sleep Action workshop you will learn:

  • How sleep works - different sleep phases during the night, and what drives your daily patterns of sleeping and waking.
  • How much sleep children and young people need.
  • How what you do during the day affects how we sleep.
  • The importance of the last hour before sleep and how to help your child 'wind down'.
  • What makes a good sleep environment and a good sleep routine.
  • Techniques for helping your child to fall asleep and what to do when they wake in the night.
  • Tips for children with additional needs.

Sleep Action workshops are for children with milder sleep difficulties and some of the tips will not be suitable for children with more significant additional or emotional needs.

We will be running face-to-face workshops during the day, and virtual workshops from 5.30pm to 7.00pm.

Date/timeVenue
7 November 2024, 1.00pm to 2.30pmWillington Family Hub
20 November 2024, 5.30pm to 7.00pmOnline (Teams)
2 December 2024, 1.00pm to 2.30pmDurham Family Hub
9 December 2024, 5.30pm to 7.00pmOnline (Teams)

To book a place on a Sleep Action workshop please phone 03000 263 538 and choose option 1.



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