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When doing these exercises always speak in a gentle soothing voice, use rhythm and repetition, and slow down as you speak. As your child seems more relaxed pause between some words, and elongate sounds.
It is the perfect way to end even our most imperfect days.
1. I'll check on you in 10 minutes.
And kids are healthier for it, too.
3. Set your child’s biological clock
The researchers call it a “loop pattern” and it’s concerning.
Sometimes you just have to think about the night ahead—not years down the road.
Even as a certified sleep specialist, this realization took me by surprise.
Children need to feel secure to fall asleep—but that often doesn’t happen when parents are frustrated and anxious.
For kids, sleep represents a big separation from their caretakers—but you can help them overcome that discomfort.
Find ways to say yes. Answer questions eagerly. Have fun.