Dreading Bedtime? Let’s Change That.
Try One of These Mantras Tonight! If you know, you know. It doesn’t matter if your little one is 4 months or 4 years old — bedtime struggles can leave parents feeling drained and frustrated. Whether your baby is resisting sleep or your toddler is in the middle of a bedtime battle, it’s all too easy to dread that part of the day. Guess what? You don’t have to dread bedtime. In fact, it can be a sweet, peaceful part of the day — for you and your baby. For example, when my daughter was two years old, she would happily say “night night” as she headed up to brush her teeth, often taking my hand to lead me to the stairs. As we finished her bedtime routine, she’d look up at me and say, “Night night, Mama. Love you.” My heart still melts just thinking about it. 😍 Now, at six years old, she wraps me in a tight hug and says, “I love you, Mama. Good night.” It’s still such a special moment—just a little quieter, a little deeper, and just as sweet. It hasn’t always been this way. We...
