Do you dread bedtime?
Are you children refusing to go to sleep?
Don’t worry, we’ve all been there! When bedtime becomes a nightly battle, it drains every ounce of energy you have left.
In today’s episode, I walk you through why children of every age struggle to settle at night - from toddlers who can’t tolerate separation, to primary‑aged children whose brains haven’t yet wound down, to teenagers whose phones and FOMO keep them wired long past bedtime.
I explain the real drivers behind bedtime resistance, and share three practical things you can start doing today that will genuinely help.
If you’re exhausted, frustrated, or feeling like nothing you try ever works, this episode will help you understand what’s going on underneath the behaviour, and give you simple, doable steps to finally change the bedtime dynamic in your home.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
01:41 - Is bedtime a nightmare for you?
06:41 - Three causes of bedtime problems
09:34 - The wind-down window
17:50 - Fix the environment
22:37 - Give your kids responsibility
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