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12 peaceful bedtime strategies from a child behavior specialist

How to deal with bedtime resistance, waking in the night and early rising.

Do you want me to lay next to you? Do you want me to tell you one more story? Do you feel more peaceful when I'm with you as you drift off to sleep?

5. Offer choices, not orders

It doesn’t have to be a battle.

No, "Goodnight, Moon" isn't in there.

Why I’ll take my baby in my bed these days.

#3. Bedtime buddies! There’s nothing like waking up from a bad dream and knowing someone you love is nearby.