Tag: bedtime routine
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PJ Masks: My Kids Can’t Get Enough – And I Bet Yours Are The Same!
Get Pregnant Fast “Who leaps into the night to save the day? Who are these heroes lighting the way?” You’re welcome for that catchy tune. If you find yourself humming along with “PJ Masks, we’re the PJ Masks…” then your kids are probably just as infatuated with Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko as mine are. I…
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The Nightly Struggle: Parenthood’s Ultimate Challenge
Get Pregnant Fast As the day winds down, you might envision a serene scene of your children blissfully heading to bed, their hair still damp from an effortless bath. You lean in, whispering sweet nothings like, “I love you both. Thank you for being so wonderful. Sleep well for the next 12 hours.” But let’s…
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How to Successfully Get Your Toddler to Sleep in 5 Simple Steps
Step 1: Set Aside a Generous Block of Time. Get Pregnant Fast Prepare yourself for a solid two hours, or maybe even a bit more. Your toddler’s bedtime routine can be quite the marathon. Step 2: Diaper Duty. This part can be a bit challenging. First, make sure all exits are blocked. Containment is crucial—if…
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30 Simple Steps to Sleep Train Your Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast I absolutely cherish my little boy! He is, as the world’s most famous super nanny might say, “almost perfect in every way.” He’s affectionate, inquisitive, cheerful, and gives the best hugs. However, he does have one major drawback… he’s an awful sleeper. It could be because he hasn’t yet learned how to…
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My Toddler Is Escaping from the Crib – Here’s Why and What to Do
Get Pregnant Fast Got a little night owl in your home? If your toddler is climbing out of the crib or their bed, you’re definitely not alone. Almost every parent faces this challenge during the toddler years, whether it’s happening in the middle of the night, at dawn, or right after the bedtime routine. As…
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Why Dads Should Take Charge of Bedtime Routines to Give Moms a Much-Needed Break
Get Pregnant Fast It was around 7:30 PM, and there I was, bent over a tub while two rambunctious little girls splashed around. Lila, my 3-year-old, decided it would be fun to spray water at her 8-year-old sister, Emma. Naturally, Emma retaliated by filling a cup with bathwater and sending it right back. I found…
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The Magic of Harry Potter: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast In the past nine months, the enchantment of Harry Potter has worked wonders in my household. The series became my secret weapon for ensuring bedtime was a peaceful affair. I would settle on the edge of my son’s bed, opening the first book, and just like that, a hush would fall over…
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Bedtime Stalling 101: The Toddler’s Guide to Delaying Sleep
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to bedtime, every toddler should be a master staller by the time they hit two. If you follow my tried-and-true methods, you’ll soon be pushing your bedtime back by a solid forty-five minutes. With a little finesse, you might even find yourself indulging in midnight snacks, catching those cringe-worthy…