You know the feeling - it's the middle of the night and a small human wakes you from your slumber and takes up residence in your bed. Caroline wants to know if it's normal for a nine year old to continue wanting to sleep in her bed, and what (if anything), she should do about it.

Kate has discovered that her five year old has a tendency for being light fingered and stealing things from her purse. Should she be worried about the stealing and sneaky behaviour? 

In this episode:

• Anxiety at night
• Co-sleeping
• Evolving ideas around childhood
• Building connection, wellbeing, belonging
• Emotional regulation
• Sleep matters!
• Thumb-sucking
• Low impulse control and executive function
• Theory of mind
• What to do if your child is stealing
• Explore, explain, empower
• Teaching values

Related Links:

• Developmental Milestones [Part 4: Middle Childhood]
• My Kids Don't Eat Or Sleep
• #846 An Honest Conversation

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