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a March 14th, 2014

  1. Bedtime Ritual

    March 14, 2014 by admin

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    Bluey recently chatted at great lengths with a new young friend about his awesome bedtime routine.  Bluey spoke proudly of this routine, “I read on the couch with Daddy and then I get ANOTHER book from Momma in bed!”

    Bluey is happy about these rituals because they are fun, familiar, and consistent.  He knows what will happen in the progression from reading comics on the couch with Dad, to getting into PJs, to brushing and flossing, and ending up with hugs from Dad.  Then Bluey has a book in bed with Momma.  And finally, it’s lights out.

    This routine helps our Bluey unwind- that’s one of it’s main purposes.  No matter how amped up he might be after dinner, the certainty of his bedtime routines helps bring Bluey back to Earth.  It gets him ready for settling down to bed.

    Since it is composed of many of his favorite things (Comics, Snacks, Little House books) Bluey is naturally excited about his bedtime routine and happy to engage in all the little steps.  We have never had an argument about turning in for the night or any shenanigans to avoid bed.

    By the time we shut out the lights, Bluey’s usually ready for sleep.