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A calm bedtime routine that actually works

Build a simple, predictable bedtime routine for toddlers and young children that reduces resistance and helps the whole family sleep better.

Bedtime resistance is one of the most common struggles parents bring to me, and one of the most fixable. Children are not trying to ruin your evening. They are wired to resist separation and to seek connection, especially when they are tired. A long day, an overstimulated brain, and the natural pull to stay close to you all collide at exa…