With calm and reassuring language this Social story helps children learn how to stay in bed all night. It supports children in understanding bedtime expectations and gives them practical strategies to stay in bed, feel safe, and go back to sleep if they wake up during the night.
Who is this social story for?
This story is especially helpful for neurodivergent children and any child who finds it difficult to stay in bed, wakes frequently at night, or needs extra reassurance around bedtime routines.
When can I use this social story?
Use it as part of a bedtime routine, before lights out, or when a child is learning to stay in bed independently through the night.
What does this story help with?
- understanding clear bedtime rules and expectations
- staying in bed after lights out
- knowing when it is okay to get up (e.g. toilet)
- using calm strategies to go back to sleep
- asking for help appropriately by calling a parent quietly
