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Taking the Dread out of Bedtime |
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Parenting Tips on Dec. 1 Fox 4 Morning News: Taking the Dread out of Bedtime
NEWS ARCHIVE
Is bedtime a breeze or a battle in your household? Tune in to the Fox 4 parenting expert for tips on how to overcome bedtime battles so that your whole family can rest easier.
Why children have a hard time going to bed
- Day/evening are hectic; it's hard to switch gears
- Your child doesn't want to miss anything
- Nighttime fears
- Your child isn't tired
- Exploring power and control issues
How you can make bedtime smoother
- Slow things down the hour before bedtime - quiet activities only
- Refrain from making noise just after bedtime (TV, laughing, music)
- Create a routine and stick to it every night
- Reassure her, give hugs, tell her you'll be nearby
- Set limits ("this is the last drink of water, etc.")
- Reassess whether to scale back naps, wake up earlier
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 29 June 2011 )
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