When Your Child Won’t Sleep in Their Own Bed (Or Destroys It)

20/08/2025 10 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2

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Episode Synopsis

Some kids won’t sleep in their own bed… others dismantle it like it’s their part-time job. In this episode of Just Shae and Friends, I share my experience with my son Ste’ce (yes, he took his bed apart too), along with strategies I’ve learned from ABA training and my RBT sister.We’ll talk about:Why kids resist their bed or destroy it (sensory, escape, attention, or comfort issues)Safety-first solutions like floor beds and crash padsThe power of consistency in bedtime routinesGradual independence: moving the bed step by step toward their own roomReinforcing the good behaviors and working with your therapy teamDisclaimer: I am not a BCBA. Please work with your child’s therapy team for a plan tailored to your child.