Today we are talking about two of the most common sleep concerns we hear from our communities: 1) Afraid to fall asleep alone 2) Severe fears of the dark / shadows at night Some kids need you close at bedtime to feel safe enough to sleep. If your child needs you there right now, that’s ok. You’re giving them the gift of co-regulation while they build trust and felt safety. When they’re ready for more independence, build safety slowly: spend time in their room during the day, practice brief separ