No Hassle Ways to Get Kids to Bed On-Time
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Lots and lots of exercise:
As every parent understands all too well, kids have an abundance of
energy. If they don't expend that energy during the day, they are likely
to have trouble falling asleep at night. Even if kids are exhausted in
the morning from not getting enough sleep the night before, they can
still be wound up by bedtime if they haven't gotten any exercise that
day.
It's not the best idea to do lots of exercise right before bed because
it will have the opposite effect. However, aerobic exercise like
swimming or racket ball 4-5 hours before bed can have them ready to hit
the pillow by the time bedtime arrives. Consider getting your kids
involved in a local gym or youth center that has access to fun aerobic
activities. Not only will they be more alert during school hours from
more restful sleep, they'll be getting fit at the same time.
A nightly warm lavender bath:
Hot baths don't just seem relaxing; they really do have a physiological
effect on the body. The warm water slows the heart rate and relaxes the
muscles, which is why you feel so relaxed and sleepy in a warm bath.
Adding natural lavender scent to a bath increases that feeling of
relaxation, calms nervous tension, and promotes sound sleep.
The number one way to eliminate the bedtime battle is to establish a
ritual and stick with it no matter what. Even though they may object at
first, having a ritual is comforting to both kids and adults. So whether
you choose to use a white noise machine, to establish an exercise habit,
to draw a warm fragrant bath, or all of the above, make a commitment to
stick to your plan and you'll be surprised at how quickly things can
turn around!
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