# "Why Won't They Sleep?" The Hidden Factors Affecting Your Child's Sleep Part 2

An episode of [How Not to Screw Up Your Kids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1571503566), 22 Jan 2026, 35 min.

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Why won’t my kids go to sleep at their bed time? It doesn’t matter if your child is 2 or 20, every parent in the world will ask themselves this question, because sometimes, even if we stick to the routine, they just won’t settle down and get in bed. In this episode I continue our discussion around sleep, sharing some of the ways in which overtiredness can impact our kids and what you can do about it. Plus, I explain how things like puberty, technology and other factors have a bigger impact than you might realise. So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 01:37 - Blankets and putty 03:50 - Chronic sleep deprivation 09:10 - Puberty and hormones 12:27 - The emotional tank 18:06 - Sibling dynamics and room sharing 22:25 - Over scheduling 26:02 - How to tackle overtiredness 💚 Please share with at least one friend, and let’s build our village together 💚 For all previous episodes, and to submit episode topics you want me to talk about, visit https://drmaryhan.com/podcast/ 💚 For the free resource library, visit https://drmaryhan.com/library 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 💚 Brands and advertisers, email contact@drmaryhan.com DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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