Cherished Sleep for all ages - with Kim Corley

20/02/2026

During primary school, overtired can still look like hyperactivity, silliness, emotional explosions, or a “second wind” at bedtime.

Often the first thing to check isn’t behaviour. It’s sleep duration.

19/02/2026

Let’s talk teenage sleep. We all know babies need plenty of sleep. But there’s another age group where sleep deprivation is just as real, and just as impactful, yet it’s talked about far less: adolescents. That age between 13 and 19.

In this blog we’re going to look at why teenagers naturally stay up later, and why they still need more sleep than they often receive.

Why do teenagers naturally stay up later, and why do they still need more sleep than they often receive? The Answers are here.

17/02/2026

Children often need more sleep than parents realise.

👉 Children well into their teens need AT LEAST 10 hours of sleep overnight.

And often more if they are new to school or doing extracurricular activities after school.

And here’s the irony…

Poor sleep doesn’t always look like exhaustion.

It can look like:
⚡ A second wind at 8:30pm
🗣️ Hyperactivity
🧠 A whirring brain that won’t switch off
🙃 “I’m not even tired!”

That wired state makes it harder to wind down… which pushes bedtime later… which leads to ongoing sleep debt.

Meanwhile, life is demanding more from our kids than ever.

School expectations.
Devices.
Social media.
Complex friendship dynamics.
Mental fatigue.
Bullying.
Academic pressure.

And if your child has a learning difference, such as ADHD, ASD, dyslexia or sensory processing challenges, the load is even heavier.

When children are doing more mentally or physically, they tire faster.
They become overtired faster.
And they need more sleep to bounce back.

Sleep is not a luxury.
It’s neurological maintenance.
It’s emotional regulation.
It’s resilience.

If your child seems wired at night, flat in the morning, or inconsistent in mood and focus, don’t automatically look for a behavioural explanation.

First ask:
Are they actually getting enough sleep?

If you have a school-aged child or teen, tell me their age below 👇
And what time they’re currently going to bed.

Let’s talk about what their brain truly needs.

16/02/2026

✨ THIS WEEK: School Kids + Teen Sleep NEEDS ✨

We spend so much time talking about baby sleep…

But what about the 6-year-old?
The 10-year-old?
The 15-year-old?

Sleep needs don’t disappear as children grow — they change.

Sleep is still needed for:
🧠 Brain development
📚 Learning consolidation
💛 Emotional regulation
⚡ Energy and resilience
🌙 Hormonal balance

This week we are diving into sleep needs for older kids.
How much.
Why.
What changes with age.

If you have a school-aged child or teen, tell me their age below 👇

And drop any questions about sleep NEEDS you’d like covered this week.

Let’s make sure our big kids are actually getting what their brains (and bodies) require.

Kim x

15/02/2026

Before we worked together, this family was running on empty.

Bedtimes felt unpredictable and heavy. There was lots of resistance, lots of reliance, and not much confidence. Night wakings were frequent. Naps were short and all over the place. Overtiredness was creeping into everyone’s mood and wellbeing. Evenings didn’t feel calm, they felt like survival mode.

What shifted wasn’t just sleep, it was structure, clarity, and confidence.

With a clear, personalised plan in place, their child learned how to settle independently at bedtime. Night wakings reduced significantly, and when they did happen, there was the beautiful new skill of resettling without panic or long interventions. Naps became consistent. Overtiredness eased. The household rhythm softened.

The biggest change?
Parents who could confidently say goodnight, leave the room, and enjoy calm, predictable evenings: knowing their child was capable and secure.

That’s why they describe it as a game changer.

Not because it was magic.

But because it was achievable, supported, and tailored, and they felt heard every step of the way.

And now?
Better sleep. Better moods. Rested parents. A calmer home.

That’s the real transformation. 🤍

Thank you for sharing, Kendall!

If you'd like a calmer bedtime, and a child who sleeps well. Book a FREE initial call to learn more here: https://bit.ly/CSleepFREECALL

14/02/2026

Quick check:

If your older toddler is taking longer than 20–30 minutes to fall asleep most nights (when they used to fall asleep quickly) AND they’re still napping well… that’s your clue 👀

Are you seeing:
• Bedtime stalling?
• Hallway wandering?
• Bedtime concerts?

Tell me their age and what bedtime looks like right now ⬇️

And if you’ve already dropped the last nap, how long did the transition take for you?

13/02/2026

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Anyone else in love with sleep?

Kim x

13/02/2026

Let me start by saying, every child is different! BUT this is what I'm aiming for when working with this age group.

Mood will tell you a lot. A well-rested child is curious, energetic, happy, playful, and eager to learn. If your child is moody and temperamental vs happy and playful. maybe they need a little more sleep.

How much sleep does your 18–30-month-old receive?

12/02/2026

If your toddler is chatting, singing or doing full cot gymnastics at nap time — how long has it been going on?

⬇️ Tell me their age and what nap time looks like right now.

Remember:
👉 1–2 weeks of mucking around = likely developmental

👉 3+ weeks + protest + strong 12–13 hr nights = maybe ready

Save this so you don’t
panic-drop the nap too soon… and tag a friend who needs this reassurance 💛

12/02/2026

If your toddler is chatting, singing or doing full cot gymnastics at nap time : how long has it been going on?

⬇️ Tell me their age and what nap time looks like right now.

Remember:
👉 1–2 weeks of mucking around = likely developmental

👉 3+ weeks + protest + strong 12–13 hr nights = maybe ready

Save this so you don’t
panic-drop the nap too soon… and tag a friend who needs this reassurance 💛

11/02/2026

Plot twist: when it comes to toddlers, this isn’t always overtired… sometimes it’s UNDER-tired. 👀

If bedtime feels like putting your drunk best friend to bed, with:
🎤 Singing
🧘‍♀️ Interpretive yoga
💧 47 requests for water
🤪 Random babble

You might not have a tired toddler…
You might have one who simply isn’t ready for sleep yet.

Overtired = meltdowns.
Undertired = bedtime party host energy.

The difference matters because the solution is completely different.

Tell me… which one are you seeing at your place right now? 👇

10/02/2026

Dropping from two naps to one nap a day can happen anywhere between the ages of 12 and 18 months, so how do you know when YOUR toddler is ready to transition to just one nap, and if they are ready – then what!!??

Tips to help the transition from two naps to one Dropping from two naps to one nap a day can happen anywhere between the ages of 12 and 18 months, so how do you know when YOUR toddler is ready to transition to just one nap, and if they are ready – then what!!?? How […]