You’ve tried the white noise, the cozy bedtime stories, even the perfectly timed evening routine. And still, sleep feels like a nightly mystery. If you relate to this, then this episode is for you! Dial in as we explore the subtle but powerful shifts that can make a real difference for complex kids who struggle to fall and stay asleep with sleep specialist Hilliary Giglio. Don’t miss this conversation, which just might offer the clarity and hope you’ve been looking for.
What to expect in this episode:
- Why “bedtime routine” means something different for every child
- The surprising link between sensory processing and sleep
- Why sleep strategies often fail and how to tweak them
- What to do when your child is afraid to sleep alone
- How to keep your cool and stop blaming yourself as a parent
About Hilliary Giglio, MSW
Hilliary is a certified pediatric sleep specialist, family coach, and founder of Tranquil Beginnings. With a background in psychology and social work, she brings over a decade of experience supporting families. As a mom to two neurodivergent children, she understands the unique challenges parents face and offers compassionate, personalized sleep plans that lead to calmer nights and brighter days.
Connect with Hilliary:
- Website: Tranquil Beginnings
- Facebook: Tranquil Beginnings
- Instagram: @tranquil.beginnings.sleep
Free Sleep Resources Library: https://www.tranquil-beginnings.com/learn
Book a Complementary Sleep Evaluation Call: https:/q/bit.ly/sleep-evaluation
Related Links:
- Why Sleep Is SO Hard for Neurospicy People (& what to DO about it):
https://tinyurl.com/2t39szrh - It All Starts with Sleep by Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., MBA:
https://tinyurl.com/2rdva5jn - ADHD Identity is Connected to Sleep Management interview with Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D.:
https://tinyurl.com/4c8xw978 - Does Your Child Need a Sleep Doctor? by Lisa Shives, M.D.:
https://tinyurl.com/ycxsx8en - My Kid with ADHD Can’t Sleep – What Should I Do? interview with David Pomeroy, M.D.:
https://tinyurl.com/yk3wfzfs
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