Bedtime and nap routines provide structure and offer consistency for your child. Here are some tips to make sleep a priority during the winter break:
• Make plans that better suit your family’s needs
• Build nap times into your schedule if a late night is a must
• Make time to wind down after a busy day (put toys away, dim the lights, read a book)
If you do find that your child gets out of her routine over the next few weeks, remember that the transition back to her school night bedtime routine can be difficult. To make this transition easier, make sure that the move is gradual. If you abruptly insist that your child go to bed significantly earlier than her “holiday” bedtime, she probably will not be able to fall asleep. Consider pushing bedtime by 15 minutes each night and prepare for a few possibly “crabby” days as you all jump into the New Year!
Want to learn more about bedtime routines and toddler sleep tips? Check out these articles:
https://www.parents.com/baby/sleep/schedule/how-to-develop-bedtime-routines https://www.verywellfamily.com/kids-and-bedtime-routines-2634260 https://www.webmBEDd.com/parenting/raising-fit-kids/recharge/bedtime-routine-tips#1