We write what we wish we'd read when bedtime got complicated: short, concrete, never guilt-inducing, grounded in trusted sources. Four big themes to start with.
The routine
The bedtime routine
Why a steady routine soothes, how long it should last, and where the story and screens fit in.
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Sleep
Your child's sleep (ages 3 to 7)
Fear of the dark, night waking, sleeping alone in their room: reassuring and supporting the nights.
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Emotions
Soothing emotions at bedtime
Naming feelings, handling an evening meltdown, separation anxiety: simple, gentle gestures.
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Transitions
The big transitions
A second child arriving, screens in the evening, moving house: supporting the big changes.
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