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Not all sleep challenges show up the same way.

Some kids fall asleep quickly but wake during the night. Others sleep soundly but resist bedtime for hours. Disruption isn’t always across the board—but knowing where things feel most strained helps us respond more effectively.

Which part of your child's sleep feels hardest to manage right now?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

Daytime sleep is a problem (overtired or falling asleep at the wrong times)

Nights are broken or high effort

Both day and night sleep are equally hard to manage

Sleep mostly works

It changes all the time / hard to tell

Night waking still happens—but shouldn’t feel disruptive.
Most school-aged children can sleep through the night, but anxiety, nightmares, or needing reassurance can still wake them.

Occasional interruptions are normal, but if wake-ups are frequent or intense, it’s worth exploring what might be driving them.

How are you coping with night waking right now?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

They wake, but we both settle easily

Some wakes are fine, others feel like survival - it's getting harder

It’s constant, and I feel like I’m breaking

I’d prefer not to say

Doesn’t apply to our situation

Evening food & fluids should help—not hinder—sleep.
By school age, children don’t need to eat overnight. But evening habits can still disrupt sleep: late dinners, big drinks at bedtime (bathroom wake-ups), sugary/caffeinated drinks, or “I’m starving” stalls driven by anxiety or poor timing.
A planned, early balanced dinner (and, if needed, a small protein-rich snack well before lights out) usually supports easier settling and fewer wake-ups.

Henderson et al., 2010, Pediatrics

How are evening food and fluids impacting your child’s sleep?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

They support sleep — dinner is on time, optional small snack earlier, only small water sips overnight, no late sugar/caffeine, minimal bathroom wake-ups

It’s mixed — sometimes food/drink timing helps, sometimes it doesn’t; not consistent

Evening eating/drinking doesn’t seem to help — child still struggles to settle or wakes regardless

They clearly disrupt sleep — frequent late-night eating/drinking, bathroom wake-ups, reliance on milk/juice/sugary drinks to settle

Settling is intense, no matter what

I’d prefer not to say

Not applicable

Strategies that once worked may stop working.
Lying next to your child until they’re asleep, late-night screen time, or long bedtime routines may have felt helpful once—but if they’re the only way your child falls asleep, they can become exhausting. This isn’t regression; it reflects growing needs for autonomy, boundaries, and consistency.

How would you describe your current settling routine?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

They settle easily with minimal input

It varies—we’re still figuring it out

I’m the only one who can settle them

Settling takes intense effort, even for me

I’d prefer not to say

You’re halfway through. This is where new insight often starts to click.

Rhythm doesn’t need to be rigid—but it should feel readable.
Many families in this stage start to feel pressure to choose between “routines” and “cues.” The truth is, either can work—if they make sense to you. But if you’re constantly guessing, it may be time to recalibrate.

How confident are you in your current rhythm?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

I feel confident we’ve found a rhythm that works

We go with the flow, but I second-guess it often

I’m totally unsure what they need or when

Doesn’t apply / no rhythm

External stress shows up in sleep.
Homework stress, sports schedules, friendship worries, or changes in family life all add pressure. Even if your child is coping during the day, these factors often show up at night in delayed sleep, restless nights, or early waking.

Are there other challenges adding to the pressure?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

No—sleep is the only real issue right now

Yes—some challenges are present, such as work, adding a new sibling, recent illness, or emotional transition

Yes—multiple significant pressures are stacking and affecting day-to-day capacity (e.g. persistent feeding struggles, mental load, caregiving imbalance, health flags)

I’d prefer not to say

You’re not meant to function without rest.
Parents in this age group often feel like they should “have it figured out by now”—but that belief is what leads to burnout. If you’re coping, that matters. If you’re not, that matters too.

Parental sleep deprivation has measurable mental health impacts—even years after birth.

(Okun et al., 2018, Journal of Behavioral Medicine)

How are you coping with your own sleep?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

Yes—I’m mostly coping okay

I’m pushing through, but I feel it

No—I’m completely depleted

I’d prefer not to say

It’s okay if this feels hard.
Disrupted sleep takes a toll—on your confidence, your relationships, and your wellbeing. That’s not weakness. That’s a system asking for relief.

Which best describes how you’ve felt recently?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

I’ve felt grounded or myself most days

Up and down—but I’m managing

Flat, anxious, or disconnected

I’d prefer not to say

Sometimes sleep struggles are symptoms.
Discomfort from allergies, asthma, tummy aches, or anxiety can show up first in sleep before anything else is obvious. You don’t need a diagnosis to notice something isn’t right—if sleep feels unusually hard despite good routines, it may be worth looking deeper.

Do you have any medical, sensory or developmental concerns?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

No—I feel confident everything’s okay

Maybe—I’ve noticed a few things I’m not sure about

Yes—I have concerns that haven’t been explored

I’d prefer not to say

How it feels matters.
Is sleep something you’re managing—or something you’re constantly adapting to? This is less about hours, and more about whether your system can actually hold the weight.

Final question — then your Sleep Competency results.

Which best describes your current relationship with sleep?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

It works. Not perfect, but sustainable

I have some concerns that either my child or I aren’t getting the sleep we need

It’s inconsistent—I’m always adapting

It feels like survival most days

I’d prefer not to say

Almost there.

These last questions help us understand how families access support and where future tools are needed.

You can skip them if you choose, they do not affect the Sleep Competency Score
Note: If you're a professional supporting a family using this tool, we welcome collaboration. Jocelyn Sleep partners with early years teams to extend care that’s aligned, respectful, and research-informed.

Have you accessed Sleep Support before?

What kind of support have you explored or tried?

If you haven’t asked for help yet, what’s held you back?

Would you like a personalised follow-up based on your answers?

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You’ve completed the Sleep Scorecard

Based on your answers, we’ve mapped your current sleep setup to one of four Sleep Competency categories. These categories reflect how your family’s sleep system is functioning—emotionally, logistically, and developmentally. None of them are a diagnosis. They’re a starting point for support that matches your real experience.

Your result doesn’t define your parenting. It reflects how your family’s sleep system is functioning—emotionally, logistically, and developmentally—so we can point you toward aligned support.

You made it. Whatever your score, you’ve taken a practical step toward understanding what’s behind the disruption.

Thank you for pausing to reflect. That alone matters.

Welcome to the 6 - 12 years

Sleep Scorecard