Nailed the bedtime routine with zero fights

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1w ago1 min read

I know this sounds small but I'm counting it as a win. Usually bedtime is a whole production with negotiations and meltdowns. Tonight I let them pick which books to read, gave them two choices for pajamas instead of just telling them what to wear, and we did it all without raising my voice once. They were actually excited to go to bed. My wife looked at me like I'd performed magic. Taking the small wins where I can get them.

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TTom M.New Dad1w ago

That's a win for sure. I'm learning that giving them choices instead of just commands makes everything smoother. Glad you had a peaceful night.

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EEric V.Regular1w ago

That's not small at all, that's huge! Bedtime with three kids used to be my nightmare, so when we actually nail it smooth I celebrate hard. Sounds like you found the magic formula.

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CCarlos M.Regular1w ago

Honestly bedtime victories are legit wins in my book. The fact that you let them have some control over it is smart parenting. Two kids here and I'm still working on figuring out what works.

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