4. Your child is resisting bedtimes
It’s quite normal for kids to not want to go to bed because they still want to play some more. According to Parents adviser Jodi Mindell, Ph.D., author of Sleeping Through the Night, it’s natural for kids to want to assert their independence, so they likely won’t want to go to bed when they are asked.
“Bedtime battles tend to happen when parents don’t set consistent limits,” says Dr. Mindell. That’s why it’s important not to have your child have their way, and don’t let them stay later than they should, even if they might not like it.
After a while, they will understand that you won’t give in, and bedtime will likely go smoothly. But in order to achieve that, you need to create a bedtime routine for them to follow every night.
Ask them to put on their pj’s at 7 p.m. every night, and then spend half an hour with them reading books or telling bedtime stories. And even though they are a little fussy at first, they will get used to it.
Plus, tired kids tend to be more cranky, so sleep is also very important in order to avoid a tantrum.
Make sure to also check: 10 Proven Ways Siblings Help Make You Who You Are.
