Brand New Little People

Episode 112: Master the bedtime routine

Brand New Little People

Show Notes

Everyone says that a good bedtime routine is super important for children. But has anyone ever told you why? Or how to set up a great bedtime routine for your little one? In this episode, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) dive right in, so you can learn what’s happening in your child’s brain when you begin their bedtime routine, how to set up a great bedtime routine for your baby, toddler, or older child, and what to do if bedtime, feels more like heading in to battle, than the relaxing wind down you hoped it would be.

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