Quick Tips to Prevent the Bedtime Battles
1. Keep a regular bedtime.
2. Remind kids to start winding down 30 minutes before bedtime.
3. Turn off TV or video games 30 minutes before bedtime.
4. Take a trip to the bathroom to use toilet, brush teeth and get a drink of water.
5. Make sure they have a comfortable place to sleep without distractions from a TV or video game.
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6. Keep a consistent bedtime routine that includes something soothing, like reading a story.
7. Remind kids to stay in bed; give them a final "good night" from you.
8. Praise them for staying in bed the next morning!
9. Be consistent.
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