117: Sleep Issues in Kids with ADHD with Ashley Gobeil

Description: Does your child struggle with sleeping at night? Do you feel like every night brings another bedtime battle? If so, then you definitely want to tune in to this Soaring Child Podcast episode with Child and Family Therapist, Ashley Gobeil.  A highly experienced therapist with over 15 years experience, Ashley has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, a Masters in Social Health & Counseling, and a Masters of Social Work Qualifying. She has also completed a range of certifications on family therapy, developmental trauma, attachment theory, and more. Ashley works in a variety of contexts including childcare, schools, child and adolescent mental health, domestic and family violence, family divorce, and childhood trauma. She has specific experience with children who have been given the diagnoses of ADHD, ODD, and learning difficulties.  Link Mentioned in the Show:  Jumpstart 4 Parenting Program - http://adhdthriveinstitute.com/parenting FREE Guide to Ashley's Top 5 Body and Sensory Based Strategies for Parents of Kids with ADHD - https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/free-5-body-and-sensory-based-strategies-optin Key Takeaways: [4:15] What gets in the way of a peaceful bedtime for kids with ADHD? [17:40] Strategies parents can use to support restful sleep [35:28] Natural ways to support sleep Memorable Moments: "Bedtime can be a very stressful time with kiddos who just…refuse, and I know as a parent we get more and more stressed." "We know kiddos who struggle with those exacerbated ADHD symptoms and behaviors…their nervous systems are on overdrive a lot of the time, so this means they are in that hyper-aroused state, easily activated…They're in that chronic fight or flight mode a lot of the day." "Another huge reason I see is…separation anxiety." "Our circadian rhythms are so off with the way we live." "Kids often have a lot of sensory-based needs that don't get met during the day…or movement needs." "For some children..sometimes they do have nightmares or night terrors or they may also have things that have happened to them in the past…that sometimes get in the way of those restful sleeps. And it can be as simple as always being in trouble at school." "Start with creating…that really structured, predictable, and consistent bedtime." "We hold the keys to our kiddos' nervous system…so using our connection and relationship to scaffold and support that wind-down." "How do we as parents reconcile and come to some acceptance of this season of reality right now?" Dana Kay Resources: 🔗WEBSITES: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ https://dana-kay.com/ 👋SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute 📕INTERNATIONAL  BEST SELLING BOOK: Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ 💻FREE MASTERCLASS Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/ Dye-Free for ADHD Course - https://bit.ly/4aFj6TY