Better Sleep is Possible.
Sleep problems are more common than you think. Many parents face the challenges of helping their children to get enough sleep through the night.
Young babies might wake up for feedings, early childhood issues may include separation anxiety, or perhaps the older kids have to get up at 5:30 in the morning to get ready for school. Whatever is interrupting your child’s sleep cycle needs to be addressed to stop sleep deprivation. Children need about 9 hours asleep to feel healthy throughout their day.
Some ways to address sleep issues is to:
- Make bedtime a positive experience.
- Be consistent with bedtime each night.
- Cut down on caffeine and sugars many hours before sleep.
- Eliminate TV and computer time for some quiet time before bed.
- Read until sleepy.
- Focus on relaxing activities rather than stimulation.
- Massage can reduce stress and works wonders in helping one to sleep more deeply.
Peaceful Rest
From a Craniosacral perspective, reducing stress and anxiety through CST is one of the main objectives.
This is accomplished by:
- Speaking in a gentle voice.
- Using a Very light touch
- Work within the child’s boundaries. Listening to body and vocal cues allows a therapist to honor what is needed in the moment.
- Balancing the child’s neurological system through working with the cerebrospinal fluid.
- Restoring better posture through fascial work.
- Supporting emotional release as it occurs.
- Allowing play during sessions.
Touch when done with clear intention and heart can be very relaxing and therapeutic.
Craniosacral Therapy has been successful in releasing restrictions and improving overall functioning of the mind/body/spirit connection.
If you are interested in sessions or would like to learn how to work with your child, contact Sharon Hartnett LMT for a free 15 minute telephone consultation at:
(740) 966-5153
Columbus, Ohio
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