Ages 10–12
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Free Social Stories for Bedtime and Sleep
Bedtime is one of the most common challenges parents face — especially with children who have autism, ADHD, or anxiety. Social stories create a predictable, reassuring bedtime sequence that helps children understand what comes next, feel in control, and transition from wakefulness to sleep with less resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Social stories present the bedtime routine as a predictable sequence — brush teeth, put on pajamas, read a story, lights out. For children who resist bedtime due to anxiety or difficulty with transitions, this predictability is calming. The story becomes part of the routine itself.
Read it as the first step of the bedtime routine, before brushing teeth or changing into pajamas. This signals that bedtime is beginning and gives the child a roadmap for what comes next. After several weeks, the routine often becomes internalized.
Yes. Social stories can address specific fears like the dark, being alone, or nighttime noises. They validate the child's feelings while gently explaining that they are safe, and offer coping strategies like holding a stuffed animal or using a nightlight.
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