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The five minute habit that helps kids sleep

5 min · 9. juni 2026
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If your child lies awake with a racing mind at bedtime, this episode is exactly what you need tonight. Mon explains the science behind why the ADHD brain struggles to switch off at night and introduces the worry dump, a simple five minute pre-sleep habit backed by a 2018 study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. She also shares the small bedtime question she asks her own boys every night to shift their focus from worry to what went well. Hit play and find out how to help your child let go of the day so they can actually rest. SCIENCE REFERENCES Scullin, M.K., Krueger, M.L., Ballard, H.K., Pruett, N., & Bliwise, D.L. (2018). The effects of bedtime writing on difficulty falling asleep: A polysomnographic study comparing to-do lists and completed activity journals. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 147(1), 139–146. Digdon, N., & Koble, A. (2011). Effects of constructive worry, imagery distraction, and gratitude interventions on sleep quality: A pilot trial. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, 3(2), 193–206.

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