My Very Own Bedtime Journal - Parental Guide

Understanding Bedtime Anxiety & Bedwetting from a Nervous System Perspective

Many children experience anxiety, overstimulation, or emotional stress at night, often expressed through difficulty settling down, bedtime resistance, or bedwetting. These behaviors are not discipline issues, but signs that your child’s nervous system is seeking safety.

Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) can be triggered by stress, changes in routine, trauma, or developmental sensitivity. Shaming or pressuring a child may worsen anxiety and delay nighttime regulation.

How This Journal & Affirmation Set Helps

• Journaling helps children process daily emotions and gently transition from activity to rest.
• Positive affirmations, especially those grounded in Scripture, create safety, routine, and spiritual comfort.
• Predictable bedtime rituals lower cortisol, promote sleep, and support bladder regulation.

Tips for Use

• Create a calm space with low light and quiet time.
• Encourage your child to journal or speak their thoughts aloud — no pressure for perfect answers.
• Read or recite affirmations together as a soothing nightly tradition.
• Avoid scolding for accidents; respond with calm reassurance and empathy.

Let this journal be a tool to help your child feel seen, supported, and secure — in both body and spirit.

“When a child feels safe, their body learns to relax. When they relax, they begin to heal.”