Bedtime Rituals
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Bedtime Rituals
Typical signs of sleep deprivation are crankiness and irritability. If a child isn't getting enough sleep, they are also not allowing their body the ability to repair, fight off infection, or allow the child to grow.
Let the bedtime routine be a pleasure rather than a duty and help the child pick part of the routine like the book they read, the pajamas they wear, or a comfort item when they are rocked or held.
Avoid TV an hour or more prior to bedtime as this keeps the brain active and makes it harder for the child to decompress.
Stick to the routine and the child will find comfort in it. This might not happen right away, but know the child will grow to ask for the routine as they get used to it.
