Goodnight Preschooler: How to Establish a Bedtime Routine
Goodnight Preschooler: How to Establish a Bedtime Routine
By Amanda Rock, About.com Guide
With so much going on in the world around them – learning, running, playing, creating, eating – it’s no wonder that the last thing your preschooler wants to do is to stop the excitement and go to sleep. And as children this age establish their independence and become aware of things they can control, it’s not unlike them to turn into a filibustering politician bargaining for one more story or to stay up for one more commercial break before bedtime.
Obviously, a good night’s sleep is crucial for a child’s healthy growth, not to mention sunny disposition. With busy schedules that often include preschool, swim lessons, dance class and other activities (and don’t include a nap) young children need solid snooze time more than ever. Here’s how to get them to hit the pillow – willingly.
