Setting a bedtime routine for your children at night can be a real chore. Children start acting up at bedtime so parents relent and let them stay up later. Others have to use other tactics to get them to bed.
The problem here is that kids quickly learn that they have the upper hand, so you must stop these now. Try some of these methods which have been proven to be very effective at getting kids to bed.
You have to implement a bedtime routine for your child form as early an age as possible. They are them used to it as they can’t remember any different so go to bed without any fuss.
When you set a bedtime be realistic, setting it too early is asking for trouble as a child that is wide awake simply won’t settle. Put in place a routine so that they wind down, have a bath etc and are in their nightwear ready for bed at the right time. Stick with this and they will soon get the message.
Even older children need a set bedtime or you are asking for trouble, you need to not give the many viable excuses. If they have any assignments or homework, make sure that they are done early and are out of the way.
By doing this, you are eliminating the scenario of the major assignment that must be finished by tomorrow, which they conveniently remember 5 minutes before bedtime. If the work is completed, they have no excuses at all.
Your kid shouldn’t really have a TV in their room, but if they have, take away the remote controls or gamer controls when they go to bed so they won’t switch them on the minute you close the door. Kids are very sneaky, so you have to show them who’s boss.
Stay calm and disciplined while doing these and you will succeed. It my not happen overnight but be patient and you will get there in time!
Jesse Mcgraw is a freelance writer for Our Healthier Living who contributes articles on health.
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Okay, Now I understand why my little cousin keeps on saying she’ll go out for a minute and grab some drinks or things that she actually doesn’t need during night time… Thanks, it really helps a lot…
nice blog and you are right…the earlier we implement the bedtime routine and better it is.
Having a Daily routine does helps babies and kids to structure their day. So routine, consistency and flexibily are very important. I wanted to share this article from http://www.AussieChildcareNetwork.com/ that I read that gives good practical info on the “Child Daily Routine”,”Bedtime Routine for kids” and more. It is written in a simple way so anyone can understand it. After reading these I was able to understand how to form and Implement a routine, Where Will my Baby Sleep, prepare and settling baby to sleep, common sleep problems and more..So I hope it helps other parents out there…
So check it out…the Articles are under Resources –> Parenting Resources.
Cheers,
Jessie
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