I don’t know about you, but bedtime in my house can sometimes feel like the longest part of the day. Just when I think my little ones  is ready to sleep, suddenly they’re “starving,” need another sip of water, or have a hundred questions about something just to avoid going to their beds. Over time, I’ve found a few things that make evenings a little smoother:

• Sticking to the same bedtime most nights (though weekends are still a struggle).
• A warm bath and allowing them to pick their pj's and short story seem to calm them down.
• Turning off the TV and tablet at least an hour or two before bed makes a big big difference.
• Having their favourite teddy tucked in beside them stops the endless “I can’t sleep” routine.

Of course, some nights none of this works, and I feel like I’ve tried everything. 💬 So I’d love to hear from other parents: What’s your bedtime routine like, and do you have any magic tricks that actually help your child settle down?