Sleep in our house has always been an adventure. My neurodivergent daughter doesn’t just “get tired” and drift off—sleep has to be earned, unlocked like a secret level in a video game. Some nights, her mind races with a million thoughts; other nights, the world just feels too loud to settle down. And honestly? I get it. Sleep isn’t just about closing your eyes—it’s about feeling safe, calm, and comfortable enough to let go.
I’ve spent years testing every trick in the book—weighted blankets, white noise, bedtime yoga, even storytelling about the moon whispering lullabies. What I’ve learned is that good sleep isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially for neurodivergent kids (or their exhausted parents). It’s about finding what soothes, what rhythms work, and what small adjustments make rest feel more natural instead of forced. The key? Understanding that sleep isn’t a battle to win, but a relationship to nurture.
Now, we focus less on “fixing” sleep and more on creating a sleep-friendly world—soft lighting, predictable routines, and permission to rest in a way that works for us. Some nights are easier than others, but when my daughter finally drifts off peacefully, it’s like a little bit of magic. And when I manage to get good sleep, too? That’s nothing short of a miracle.
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