Bedtime routine tips for toddlers and preschoolers?
Bedtime for toddlers and preschoolers can be a challenge, and I know many parents have nightly battles or endless requests for “just one more bedtime story.” I think it would be so helpful for parents facing these struggles to hear from others—what are your best toddler bedtime tips or preschooler bedtime routines that actually work? How do you make little kid bedtime easier (and a little less chaotic) at your house?
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Involve them however you can, so they have some choice in the process. For us, it is often picking the story we read, or the number of books we read (within reason), as well as which kid goes first to brush teeth or take their bath.
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Give yourself plenty of time for the routine! I think starting an hour before we actually want the kids to be asleep has worked best for our family.
