We all know that getting a good night's sleep can help children be more calm and regulated and have fewer behavior outbursts. However, it can be difficult for some children to fall asleep at bedtime and/or fall back asleep when they wake up in the middle of the night. Add the fact that we as parents are also not at our best at the end of the evening and just want our children to "GO TO SLEEP!", making it very difficult for us to patiently help our children learn how to do just that. The article below describes some simple strategies for helping people fall asleep more easily. CAUTION - It is very important to note that the 96% percent success rate quoted in the article was based on SIX WEEKS of practice. One of the biggest mistakes we make when we teach new skills is not providing an adequate amount of practice. Trying this once or twice is not going to do the trick. It will take weeks of consistent practice for your child to become able to utilize this type of strategy. Put the time in upfront, and it will save you time in the long run.