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As a pediatric occupational therapist, I know how important regulation is for sleep—but even with all my knowledge, I still felt stuck at bedtime. My child’s body just couldn’t settle. The tossing, the turning, the climbing, the running—every part of her little body seemed to resist sleep. I knew we needed to problem-solve and find a way to help her feel safe and grounded. It took time, trial, and error, but eventually, I found a bedtime routine that made a real difference for us: deep pressure