Some kids won’t sleep in their own bed… others dismantle it like it’s their part-time job. In this episode of Just Shae and Friends, I share my experience with my son Ste’ce (yes, he took his bed apart too), along with strategies I’ve learned from ABA training and my RBT sister.

We’ll talk about:

• Why kids resist their bed or destroy it (sensory, escape, attention, or comfort issues)

• Safety-first solutions like floor beds and crash pads

• The power of consistency in bedtime routines

• Gradual independence: moving the bed step by step toward their own room

• Reinforcing the good behaviors and working with your therapy team

Disclaimer: I am not a BCBA. Please work with your child’s therapy team for a plan tailored to your child.