2–4 yearsBedtime Struggles

The Toddler Bedtime Stall

Parent of a 2-year-old

Suddenly bedtime needed five more stories, three more cuddles, two more drinks of water. He'd come out of his room over and over. Bedtime stretched to nearly two hours.

What happened next

A simple, calm boundary and a lot of repetition eventually brought bedtime back to something manageable.

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Sleep Stories are experiences, not advice. Every child is different.