233. Can't Get Your Neurodivergent Kid to Sleep? Why the Problem Might Start With You (And the Tiny Fix That Helps Both of You)

Hey friend,  Are you and your kids both sleeping worse in summer, even when nothing big has changed? Have you tried all the sleep advice and still wake up exhausted — or still spend an hour trying to get your ND kid to wind down? Does your neurodivergent kid's bedtime routine feel like it takes everything you have left at the end of the day? I'm Ashley — a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you're dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you're not alone. Chronic Illness Moms is a podcast for moms with chronic illness or chronic symptoms who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits that actually work inside a full, demanding life. In this episode, I'm sharing the 1% sleep fix — one tiny adjustment for you and one for your ND kid — that is actually realistic in summer when a full overhaul isn't possible. We talk about what summer does to your sleep patterns, why your kid's nervous system affects yours at bedtime through co-regulation, and why one small consistent change beats a perfect routine every time.   Part 3: Resources and Links Mentioned 1:1 chronic health coaching: https://ashleybraden.com/coaching Join the free Chronic Health Moms Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Hearthwell Naturals magnesium cream (mentioned for bedtime wind-down): https://payhip.com/hearthwellnaturals   Related Episodes: 224. Why Stress Relief for Exhausted Moms Isn't More Fun — It's This 222. Survival Mode Was Never Meant to Be Permanent: The Truth About Chronic Stress and Burnout No One Tells Exhausted Moms   Connect with Me: Contact → [email protected] Facebook Page → https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Facebook Group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms YouTube → https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube