A question I heard a thousand times when I was a childhood educator..

In my 10 years of experience working with children, one question kept coming up from parents: 
 “Why does my child have so much trouble sleeping at night?”

Sleep is a sensitive subject, and there is no single answer, but rather several factors that can influence the quality of a child’s sleep:

• Overstimulation during the day
• An accumulated sleep debt
• Stressful or disturbing events
• Inconsistent evening routines

But what I have often noticed, and what many parents underestimate, is  the lack of contact with nature .

Nature: a forgotten ally for children’s sleep

Children today spend less and less time outdoors, especially during key times of the day. Yet, it is  in the morning and late afternoon  that exposure to natural light is most beneficial.

Why? Because sunlight regulates  the internal biological clock  (the famous circadian rhythm). This mechanism tells the brain when to be awake and when to prepare for sleep.

• A walk in the morning  : 
  It exposes the child to daylight, helps to set their biological clock, improves their concentration and energy for the day.
• A walk at the end of the day  : 
  Just before the bedtime routine, it promotes a natural relaxation of the body, reduces stress, oxygenates the muscles and gently prepares for rest.

Fresh air, a key factor

Another essential element for good sleep, often neglected:  the air quality in the bedroom .

• Airing the room for about ten minutes before going to sleep helps to oxygenate the room and eliminate stale air.
• This helps the body to rest and recover better during the night.
• When possible,an air purifiercan also make a big difference (it’s important to choose one with a HEPA filter)

My experience as a mother

I apply these tips every day with my own child:

• We go outside in the morning, even if just for a few minutes, to get some natural light.
• At the end of the day, a short, calm walk before the evening routine makes all the difference.
• And I always air out the room before bedtime.

The results are visible almost immediately:

• When we follow these small habits → sleep is deeper and nighttime awakenings are reduced.
• When, for one reason or another, we skip these moments → I quickly notice that falling asleep is more difficult and sleep is more fragmented.

A child’s sleep depends on many factors, but contact with nature and clean air  play a more important role than one might think. 

Simple actions like a morning walk, a quiet outing before bedtime and a well-ventilated room can transform your child’s nights.

And sometimes, it’s these small adjustments in daily life that make all the difference.

Here is the linkfrom my air purifierI’ve had it for over 5 years now and it works like new!

IMPORTANT NOTE: You must ensure you have the correct filters (HEPA) to optimize performance. There arethis oneANDthis one .