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SY…and the floorboard creaks 😫👀😭
never moved my body so carefully in my ENTIRE life 🤣
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Sleep challenges aren’t always about bedtime itself.
They often stem from what’s happening before it.
Let’s talk about what really helps kids wind down (without the drama)?
💞 Connection before separation 💞
Your child needs to feel emotionally “full” before they can let go and sleep. Even 10–15 minutes of calm, present time together can make all the difference
✨Movement✨ helps release built-up energy and activate the calming nervous system. Try these scientific-proven techniques 👇
🚣♀️ “Row, row, row your boat” while holding hands (rhythmic motion calms the body)
🐢 Slow-motion animal walks (like turtle or sloth walks)
💨 Bubble breathing: inhale, exhale slowly like you’re blowing a bubble
These help children shift from “go-go-go” mode to “rest and digest.”
You can also create a wind-down ritual and keep it consistent - kids thrive on consistency and predictability 💕
Dim lights, soft voices, familiar songs or books - these cues tell your child’s brain: it’s safe to relax.
It’s all about being predictable and connected…
You’re not failing. You’re parenting with love, safety, and attunement. That’s a huge win.
🫶 Tag your partner or a parent who’s deep in the bedtime battles.
This stage won’t last forever, but I PROMISE the connection will.
🎥 @imjustbait • @mariagutierrezzz
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