Sleep Anxiety

Photo of Caucasian boy with his head on a striped pillow sleeping with an alarm clock up front and to the right. Photo could represent how much easier it is to sleep now that he has received online therapy in Illinois and Florida for kids and teens with anxiety.

The Sleep-Anxiety Connection in Kids and Teens: Understanding the Impact on Rest

By Helena Madsen

Have you ever wondered why there are times when your child can’t seem to sleep well or they experience repeated nightmares? Maybe you’ve seen them struggle at bedtime or noticed they’re feeling anxious when it’s time to rest. The sleep-anxiety connection in your child is real. With all the stress and pressure of our world […]

Photo of Caucasian mom lying next to her daughter in bed watching nervously as her daughter sleeps. Photo could represent how the daughter struggles with sleep anxiety and the need for solution focused brief therapy in Illinois or Florida.

Unraveling Sleep Anxiety: Helping Kids and Teens Find Peaceful Nights

By Helena Madsen

Sleep Anxiety

For many kids, bedtime is not a peaceful time but rather a place where sleep anxiety lurks. According to the National Sleep Foundation, approximately 50-55% of children and adolescents struggle with some type of sleep issue. It’s important to understand that anxieties during bedtime aren’t just a part of growing up, but rather a real […]