5 Tips for an Easy Bedtime
As a single, work from home mom, I get alot of productive work done in the evenings after my youngest son is in bed. Therefore, an easy, early bedtime is essential for my business. One thing I have learned over the years is that not every bedtime routine will work for every child. But, I’ve listed 5 tips below that I always have the most success with:
1. Give a nutritious snack about one hour before bedtime. This will help to ward off the “I’m hungries” just as their little heads hit the pillow. I also limit, or only allow a small amount, of liquids beginning about one and a half hours before bedtime.
2. I don’t allow any loud games, wrestling, running around, etc., after dinner. That way my son doesn’t get all hyper and full of energy.
3. A nice, warm bath or shower. I have used the lavender scented baby bath when he was younger – but, at age 7, he doesn’t want to smell like lavender anymore. 
If you have a younger child, or a girl – I recommend the lavender baby bath as it does help to calm and relax your child.
4. Read a story, or watch a nice calming show or movie.
5. Begin putting your child to bed about 15 minutes before you actually want him to be in bed – this will help you to not feel so rushed and frustrated with the inevitable bedtime stalling roadblocks your child will try to throw in your path.
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I think all your suggestions are great. I also found that doing the bedtime routine in the same order every night helps too rev things down quite a bit too!