![]() Maybe they have rules like no TV or computer time for an hour before bedtime. Ask parents what they usually do before bedtime. End-of-day routines help kids wind down and signal their bodies that it's time for sleep.For babies, you have to be sure the sleep environment is safe. For older kids, you need to know the difference between real problems and stall tactics. Other than that, be firm with when it's time to go to sleep. You may want to let them stay up 10-15 minutes past what their parents allow-just be sure they know it's a special treat. Give a warning before sending kids to bed. This article has been viewed 584,601 times.įind out the bedtime routine. This article received 19 testimonials and 96% of readers who voted found it helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. WikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. There are 12 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. Julie received her training at the Cedars Sinai Early Childhood Center. ![]() Julie's work has been mentioned in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and NPR. She created the popular Wright Mommy, Daddy and Me program in Los Angeles, California, which provides support and learning for new parents. ![]() Julie is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in babies, children, and their parents, and the co-author of two best selling parenting books (The Happy Sleeper and Now Say This) published by Penguin Random House. Julie Wright is a Marriage and Family Therapist and the co-founder of The Happy Sleeper, which offers sleep consulting and online baby sleep classes. This article was co-authored by Julie Wright, MFT and by wikiHow staff writer, Danielle Blinka, MA, MPA. ![]()
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