After shocking some of you recently with my suggestion to set limits and be consistent – okay, maybe it was the notion of your sweet kid sleeping on the bathroom floor (GASP!) that ruffled your feathers – I realized it was time for a series. A bedtime series.
You will want to follow this conversation, because it will review many aspects of sleep, including: the child-friendly bedroom, separation anxiety, fear, and relaxation. In the meantime, I urge you to share your nighty-night tales of woe or glee by comment or email today.
And, as referenced in the previous post, remember to set reasonable, natural consequences and be consistent. Also remember to let things go more often than not. I read recently that kids are like water in a hose. Where they notice a weakness, they will overwhelm or deluge it. Choose your battles wisely, and hold strong to the ones you choose. It’s in your child’s best interest.
Your key to success begins with creating regular bedtimes and an enjoyable relaxing routine. Find some ideas below from the series Quiet Night, Happy Night:
- The Never Ending Good Night
- Is Goodnight Still Taking all Night?
- Lowering the Child’s Bedroom
- Sleeping Around
- Is Separation Anxiety Causing Unrest?
- Calm Yourself to Calm Your Kids
- Bedtime Breathing
- Nighttime Fears
- Unwind for Bedtime
- Quiet Night, Happy Night
