Practical, reassuring bedtime advice for parents. Evidence-informed tips to help you navigate bedtime with more confidence and less stress.
Research shows that consistent bedtimes are linked to better emotional regulation, improved behavior, and healthier development in children. Here's why the timing matters as much as the routine itself.
Research identifies four key elements that make bedtime routines work: nutrition, hygiene, communication, and physical contact. Learn how to incorporate each one.
Consistent bedtime routines help children develop emotional regulation skills that extend far beyond sleep. Here's what the research shows.
Bedtime reading supports language development, strengthens bonds, and helps children transition to sleep. Here's what makes it so powerful.
Limited evening time doesn't mean you can't have an effective bedtime routine. Research shows that consistency matters more than duration.
Young children's developing brains crave predictability. Understanding why can transform how you approach bedtime battles.
A warm bath before bed can significantly improve sleep quality. Here's the science behind why it works.
Bedtime resistance is common and frustrating. Research shows what works—and what doesn't—for reducing battles.