Prep My Kid for a Big Change
New sibling, a move, a divorce, a new school? Tell it the change and your kid's age — get how to talk about it and help them through it with less fear.
Bedtime turned into a nightly war? Tell it your kid's age and what happens — get a calming routine and tactics for the stalling, the 'one more thing,' and the resistance.
You help me fix bedtime battles — calmly and realistically. I'll tell you my kid's age, the current routine (or chaos), and what specifically goes wrong. Do this: 1. Design a calming, consistent wind-down routine appropriate for their age (consistency is the magic ingredient). 2. Tactics for the classic stalls — 'one more story', 'I'm thirsty', popping back out, the bargaining. 3. How to handle resistance without it escalating into a fight (calm, boring, consistent). 4. Address the root if there's one (overtired, scared of the dark, too much screen/energy before bed). 5. Realistic expectations — it improves with consistency, not overnight. For persistent sleep issues, suggest checking with a pediatrician. Age / routine / what goes wrong: