Bedtime doesn’t start at bedtime. By the time you call your children to bed, the tone for bedtime has already been set
We’ve all been there — one child tugging on your leg, another whining for a drink, a third missing… something… and your newborn just wants to eat. But it’s six thirty, which means it’s time for the nightly showdown you call bedtime.
Bedtime doesn’t have to be a fight. With a few thoughtful systems and techniques, you can get your children to sleep with plenty of time to sit down with a quiet cup of coffee.
The truth is, bedtime doesn’t start at bedtime. By the time you call your children to bed, the tone for bedtime has already been set. First, you need a wind-down process to get them calm and ready to prepare for bed.
The key to a wind-down process is, well… winding down. If bedtime is 7:30, start the process at 6:45. Dim the lights, turn on some quiet music, and let your children pick a few quiet activities, like drawing or puzzles. Low-stimulation activities help their minds and bodies get ready for bed.
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