What to do if your child has bad dreams and how to establish a sleep routine over Christmas

With routine, sleep patterns, and eating habits falling by the wayside over the coming weeks, there are steps to take to help your child to deal with bad dreams, writes Deirdre McArdle

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We’re coming into the hectic run-up to Christmas. In the midst of all the excitement, treats, and stimulation of the Christmas season, some young children can find it difficult to unwind. 

Well-worn bedtime routines can go out the window as family visits, parties, and pantos take precedence for a few weeks. All of this means children can be more vulnerable to sleep phenomena like nightmares.