A bedtime routine is a common recommendation by over 90% of pediatricians for parents whose children have sleep difficulties. Research shows that a consistent routine leads to a less stressful environment for young children.
Studies show that children sleep better when they have a nightly bedtime routine. A routine also results in children falling asleep quicker with less disruptive behaviors at bedtime.
The benefits of a routine for children include:
- Gaining a sense of belonging and self-confidence
- Feeling safe, secure, and comfortable
- Feeling in control of their environment
- Reducing evening power struggles
- Winding down before they head to bed, which helps children fall asleep right away.
- Making daily communication a habit which establishes a regular time to talk with your child one-on-one before bedtime.
By maintaining a routine, over time, kids begin brushing their teeth, picking up toys, etc., without constant reminders. And kids love being in charge of themselves. Plus, kids who feel more independent and in charge of themselves have less need to procrastinate and be oppositional.
Continuity throughout all Caregivers
Toddlers absorb information through their relationships with the people around them, and caregivers play a particularly important role. Family members being present and active in a toddler’s life helps establish a relationship that lasts a lifetime. The Bedtime Board Game provides a setting and tools for such a relationship.
The game provides a connection cornerstone that:
- Is consistent with Parents, and Grandparents.
- Aunt & Uncles, Cousins, and Older Siblings.
- Is an established setting for a preschooler in which they are present and focused on the moment.
- Begins a practice of talking about and sharing feelings.
And these happy, playful moments are some of the most precious gifts we can give our children and ourselves.