Tag: bedtime routine
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An Effective Method to Keep Your Children in Their Rooms After Bedtime
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 27, 2023 Originally Published: Oct. 30, 2015 From the moment my first child was born, I embraced the bedtime routine with every tip I could find. We began with gentle nursing in a softly lit room, progressed to infant massages, and added lullabies. As he grew, we introduced bedtime stories,…
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13 Steps to an Effective Bedtime Routine
Get Pregnant Fast Bedtime can be a peculiar blend of hope and frustration. Some nights, the process flows effortlessly, while other times, you find yourself amid protests and pleas for “just five more minutes.” Just when you think you’ve mastered the art of bedtime, your little ones throw you a curveball. If your bedtime routine…
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A Virtual Goodnight: Tucking Your Kids in from Afar
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to maintaining a strict bedtime routine, I might not be winning any parenting awards. To put it simply, I’m not exactly a hardliner. I easily give in to those last-minute requests for an extra story or a glass of water. If I were parenting alone, things might be different,…
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Counting Down to Bedtime: A New Parent’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast By: Laura Thompson Updated: Dec. 27, 2015 Originally Published: Sep. 4, 2012 As I sit here reflecting on my life as a mother for ten weeks, five days, and four hours, I realize just how much time I’ve spent watching the clock tick down to bedtime. We’ve successfully made it through 24…
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28 Reasons I Can’t Wait to Tuck You In Tonight
Get Pregnant Fast Dear little whirlwind, As you navigate through these so-called “terrible twos,” I must admit, it’s been quite a ride—an eye-twitching adventure, really. Today, like most days, you’ve been hard at work testing the limits of my patience. Here are just a few of the memorable moments from our day together: Giving one…
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Creating the Ideal Bedtime Routine for Your Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast Establishing a bedtime routine for your toddler is vital for fostering a sense of security and aiding in their transition to sleep. Whether you’ve strayed from a previous routine or are starting fresh, a consistent nightly ritual can make bedtime smoother for both you and your child. When Should You Start a…
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Dear Kids: Can We Please Have Our Bed Back?
Get Pregnant Fast I’m honestly perplexed about how we reached this point. By “this point,” I mean our bed—the one meant for your father and me, which has now turned into a cozy family den, complete with two parents, two dogs, and three children. We’re lucky enough to have enough beds for everyone, yet here…
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If Bedtime Is Driving You to the Edge Every Night, You’re Not Alone
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast If you find yourself on the verge of a meltdown every evening while wrangling your little one into pajamas, take solace in knowing that you are far from alone. A recent study from the “Well, Duh” department has confirmed that parents experience peak stress levels during dinner, bath, and bedtime routines.…
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Navigating the Chaos of Parenting Hour
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a rollercoaster ride, but the infamous “witching hour” takes it to a whole new level. This chaotic time, usually between 5 and 7 p.m., is when you’re scrambling to get dinner on the table, baths done, and everyone settled down for the night—all while keeping your sanity intact. In my…
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Week 18: Navigating the Toddler Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Get ready, parents! This week, your little explorer is diving deeper into their newfound independence. Yes, the delightful chaos of toddlerhood is fully underway, and your child is learning just how far they can push your buttons. They might be testing your patience with behaviors like throwing yogurt at the dog or…