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5 Ways to Goof Off with Your Preschoolers

March 10, 2017 by Sara Dennis Leave a Comment

Did you know that March 22 is National Goof Off Day? I sure didn’t. But National Goof Off Day makes the perfect excuse to be silly, goof off, and connect with our preschoolers.

Celebrate National Goof Off Day

1. Ice Cream Sundae for Breakfast

Why start a goof off day with a proper breakfast? Instead wake your kids up with ice cream sundaes. Believe me, they’ll never forget that day they got ICE CREAM for breakfast! It does require a bit of advanced planning to ensure you have the ice cream, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and cherries on hand. If breakfast doesn’t work, you can always make ice cream sundaes for dinner!

2. Tell Jokes

Curl up on the living room floor and spend the morning telling each other silly jokes. Check out jokes book from the library and read it together. Enjoy knock-knock jokes, horse jokes, and endless variations of why the chicken crossed the road. Remember the jokes which are old to you are new to your preschooler. Laugh at every joke, no matter how bad.

3. Explore the Town

Take off together to explore your town. Don’t have a destination or a goal. Simply go where inspiration hits. Check out downtown. Stop by a coffee shop for hot chocolate and a cookie. Window shop at the mall. The goal is to enjoy goofing off and spending time together.

4. Read a Book

Pull out a book you’ve been putting aside because there’s always something more important to do. Goof off day is your excuse to curl up with your preschooler and read. Don’t worry if the book is educational or uplifting. It’s a day for chilling. Try a book about the Stupids or Amelia Bedelia. They’re always good for a laugh.

5. Watch Movies

Every preschooler I know has a movie or two they want to watch over and over again. These movies get old fast. However on National Goof Off Day, sit down and enjoy these movies again with your preschooler. Pop popcorn, drink pop, and curl up with your child.

The goal of Goof Off Day is to spend the day connect with your preschoolers. Not running errands, cleaning house, or being a responsible adult. Be irresponsible for a day, goof off, and create beautiful memories.

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7 of the Best Tips for Running Errands with Preschoolers

January 16, 2017 by Homeschool Preschool 2 Comments

Errands are an unavoidable part of managing a household. Running errands with preschoolers, however, can sometimes be a challenge.

To you, errands are a necessity. Groceries need to be purchased. Library books need to be returned. Bills need to be paid.

To preschoolers, errands can be long and boring and often (as in the case of the grocery store) full of things they want and can’t have. Dragging whiney toddlers and preschoolers through the grocery store (or anywhere for that matter) is never a pleasant experience for anyone involved.

If you spend a little time planning ahead, however, you could make running errands a little easier to manage with your little ones.

It doesn’t take much time to prepare ahead for a morning of running here and there to tackle your to-do list, and the time you do spend doing so will pay off for you and for your toddlers and preschoolers.

Running Errands with Preschoolers

A Plan

If your child is old enough, give them a picture of what your plan for the day looks like. You can verbally run through all of your planned stops. Alternately, you can make up a picture board that they can look over as you move from one errand to the next.

Knowing what comes next (and that the end is in sight), helps little ones keep it together just a little while longer.

Transitions

If your kiddos are whining because it’s taking too long at the grocery store, let them know how much longer you think it will take. Let them know you’ll be just 5 more minutes, 3 more aisles, or after you grab some cereal.

Snacks

No one wants a hangry kiddo (or momma) in the mix! Throw some goldfish crackers, granola bars, or fruit snacks in your purse or diaper bag before you walk out the door. Portable snacks and drinks are perfect for running errands with preschoolers.

Supplies

Try to be as prepared as possible before you leave the house. Your bag/backpack/purse should be stocked with a change of clothes and extra diapers. Be sure you’ve grabbed the pacifier, bottle, or sippy cup before loading up the car. And, by all means, DO NOT FORGET the lovie, stuffie, blankie, or whatever comfort device your children rely on to get through the day.

Car bag

When I travelled with my little ones (even just around town), I had a car bag that stayed in the car. This bag held books, quiet toys, and music CDs that stayed in the car. Laurie Berkner anyone? The novelty didn’t wear off since the items weren’t seen day in and day out.

Do you have a DVD player or handheld game for your kids? Keep it in a bag by the front door so you can grab it on your way out.

Be sure to rotate the activities, toys, and books every now and again. Look for new music to sing (the library is the perfect place for this) in the car.

Choices

Ask your preschoolers if they’d rather bring a book or a lovie in to the store? Do they want to sit in the front of the shopping cart or the back (if they’re old enough)?

Giving preschoolers choices helps them feel more in control of their environment. This can help alleviate some of the grumpies if you’re running errands with preschoolers who just aren’t into it today.

Timing

Try to avoid errands and outings that conflict with naptime, mealtime, and bedtime. Tired and hungry kids are no fun out in public or stuck in the car.

What tips do you have for running errands with preschoolers? Share your best tip with us in the comments.

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5 Tips for Gentle Bedtime Routines for Preschoolers

December 15, 2016 by Sara Dennis 2 Comments

Is bedtime a nightly battle at your house?

My youngest child always complains at bedtime, “But I’m not tired!” A rather normal sentiment for a preschooler. However preschoolers need sleep and a regular bedtime routine.

Gentle Bedtime Routines

1. Bedtime Routine

Preschoolers need a regular bedtime routine. In my house this means a bath before putting on pajamas and brushing their teeth. Next it’s a story and into bed they go. I give a hug, a kiss, and then another hug before turning out the light. Finally there’s a song, or two , or three.

A bedtime routine allows children the opportunity to gradually settle down for the evening. They quickly learn each step and heaven help you if you try to skip a single step. Children love the structure and stability of the same bedtime routine each night.

2. Be Patient

It’s hard for preschoolers to go to bed. There’s a world to explore, books to read, and toys begging to be played with. With so many things to do, how can a child be expected to settle down to sleep? So kids ask for one drink of water, and another, and another, and another. Don’t worry, eventually all children settle down and sleep. It just takes a while, so be patient as the children whimper, whine, and beg.

3. Be Sensitive

Be sensitive to your children’s needs. One child of mine plays on his bed after lights out. We’ll hear him chattering to his toys for several minutes before he lays down and goes to sleep. Disrupting his quiet play time actually keeps him awake longer. Sometimes children develop little routines to help themselves settle down for sleep. Be sensitive to these routines.

4. Stay Outside the Door

Young preschoolers don’t settle down into bed naturally. The moment they’re left alone, they jump out of bed and search the house for mommy. It’s a common occurrence. If this happens in your house, stay outside the door. Work on the computer, pray, or march in place. Teaching your children to stay in bed at bedtime takes time but is well worth the time and effort.

5.Take your time

Bedtime routines take time. Children want attention after a day of playing. They don’t want you to rush them through the routine so you can get on to important stuff, they want to know they are important. Schedule plenty of time into your day to settle the children into bed and make it a priority. Your children will enjoy spending time with you.

Bedtime routines should be a relaxing time for you and your children. You and your children can chat, catch up, and enjoy a few moments together at the end of the day.

It’s a time of peace in a busy world.

What is your best tip for a gentle bedtime routine for preschoolers?

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How to Talk to Preschoolers About Their Behavior

December 5, 2016 by Sara Dennis Leave a Comment

My little boy stomps, growls, and roars pretending to be a tyrannosaurus rex. Needless to say his sister isn’t amused when our little t-rex bites her treasured monkeys to carry them off to his lair.

Using our children’s imagination can be an excellent place to start a discussion about proper behavior with our preschoolers. Instead of telling our kids they shouldn’t throw toys or scream, we instead discuss how dinosaurs should behave.

Talking to Preschoolers About Behavior

There’s a series of dinosaur books by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague which does exactly that. These books begin by showing various dinosaurs misbehaving. The dinosaurs throw mugs, pick on friends, and hog toys. They’re horribly behaved.

By the end of the book the dinosaurs are behaving. They show how a little dinosaur should behave at bedtime, during meals, or at school. This series makes discussing proper behavior with our children easy.

How Do Dinosaurs Say I’m Mad ~ Have you have had a child lose their temper and throw a fit? I think we all have been there done that. The little dinosaur in this book was so mad he even threw a mug at the cat. However the book doesn’t stop there. It moves on to show how a little dinosaur can calm down, apologize, and make things right.

How Does a Dinosaur Go to School walks children through proper behavior at school. Kids aren’t born knowing not to yell or hog attention at show and tell. How Does a Dinosaur Go to School walks children through appropriate behavior at school with a lighthearted approach your preschoolers will enjoy.

How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends ~ Kids don’t always play well with their friends. They refuse to share and hog the slide. If you’ve ever wanted a way to remind your children how to behave with their friends, this book is your answer. It will gently guide your children to better behavior.

How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon ~ Sick children often don’t want to take their medicine or see the doctor. How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon walks children through proper behavior, such as using a hankie and getting lots of rest.

How Does a Dinosaur Say Good Night ~ Saying good night is never easy for preschoolers. They want to stay up, play, and read another book. They may even roar. But that’s not how a dinosaur should say good night. If you’re wanting a fun way to chat about how your child should go to bed, this lively book will start the conversation.

Chatting about our bad behavior isn’t fun for anyone, not even preschoolers. However our children still need to learn how to behave in various situations. Discussing how little dinosaurs behave in various situations is a marvelous solution, especially when you have a little dinosaur stomping around the house biting the stuffed animals.

How do you talk to preschoolers about their behavior?

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3 Simple Ways to Connect with Preschoolers

July 7, 2016 by Sara Dennis 1 Comment

“I love you, Mommy!” is what my preschooler said to me as we sat down to eat together, just the two of us. His simple joy in going out with Mommy made me realize it’s too easy to get swamped by everything we have to do.

We accidentally push our preschoolers aside in favor of running older children to all their activities or taking care of the baby when we should connect with our preschoolers every day.

3 Ways to Connect with Preschoolers

1. Tea Parties

Preschoolers love tea parties, so sit down with your preschooler for an actual tea party with just the two of you and maybe a stuffed animal or two. You can put a beautiful table cloth down and pull out nice china to drink from.

Chat about friends and games. Share tales from when you were a child. Make it a special time with peppermint tea and a few cookies.

2. Run Errands

Preschoolers do slow you down when running errands, but it’s also a wonderful time for the two of you connect. My own preschooler loves to leave with just mommy. He gets to be my big helper for the day.

You can chat in the car about books you’ve read or movies you’ve watched. Ask your preschooler to help make simple decisions and pull small items off the shelves for you. Don’t rush and enjoy this one-on-one time with your preschooler.

3. Watch a Favorite Movie

I know you’ve seen your preschooler’s favorite movie a thousand times already. It’s watched day in and day out. Let me ask you though, when was the last time you actually sat down to watch the show with your child? I know I’ll often turn on a favorite movie so I can get dinner on the table or laundry folded.

Instead of chores, sit down with your kid and watch the movie together. Perhaps even pop popcorn and make it a special time for the two of you. Afterwards you and your child can share your favorite scenes and chat about the various characters.

In our busy daily lives, it’s not easy to make the time to connect with our preschoolers. After all, there’s laundry to fold, dinner to cook, and diapers to change. However, it’s vital that we make the time to connect with our preschoolers. Too soon they’ll be grown and leaving the house.

How do you connect with your preschooler?

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The Importance of Unstructured Play Time

June 14, 2016 by Homeschool Preschool 4 Comments

Unstructured play time is important for a child’s development. Many parents, however, struggle with this. Parents might worry about their child’s safety. They may feel like they don’t have time in their busy schedules to just let their kids ‘do their own thing.’ The current culture of pushing kids to succeed from a much earlier age discourages parents from having too much ‘down’ time in their kids’ schedules.

Last week, my nephew spent ten days with me. He’s five, and it’s been a long time since I had a five year old in my house. I went to the store before he arrived to stock up on toys and trinkets. On his first night here, I took him to the library to stock up on books and movies. I had fun outings planned for several of the days he was here. And, I had many days that I planned for us all to just hang out at my house. Those days, the ones we spent just hanging at the house, were just as fun as the ones spent out and about.

Unstructured Time to Play

Unstructured play time encourages children to use their imagination. Isaiah spent hours jumping on my trampoline fighting ninjas. He ran in circles around the trampoline with his sword. He was talking to them. He was chopping at them, and they were ‘fighting’ back. I kept seeing him fall into the net as his ‘opponent’ got the best of him. This isn’t a game I suggested. It wasn’t anything I even commented on. It was all him. He used his imagination and was in his own little world.

Kids who use their imagination learn to plan and organize their thoughts. They have to pay attention to the game they’re playing in order to keep it going.

Unstructured play time encourages physical activity. While we spent plenty of time reading books and watching movies, he spent lots of time outside. He ran around the yard with the dogs. He jumped on the trampoline and climbed the rock wall on our play house. He played on the swing set daily.

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Physical activity, of course, helps kids stay healthy. It helps fight childhood obesity. Physical activity helps kids release excess energy, and helps them sleep better at night.

Unstructured play time helps groups of kids learn important social skills. They must learn to problem solve, take turns, and communicate their thoughts. They learn to work together and make compromises. Learning to include others is important, too. It’s how relationships are made.

Don’t feel like you have to schedule every minute of your child’s day. If you do, you’re really doing them a disservice, because they’ll miss out on developing critical social and developmental skills.

What are your thoughts on unstructured play time? Do you feel like it’s important? Or, do you feel kids need more structure in their day?

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3 Simple Preschool Parenting Tips

June 7, 2016 by Sara Dennis 8 Comments

Have you ever had your preschooler lose their temper and slam a door or refuse to come when it’s time to leave the park? Preschool children develop habitual responses to daily events. Use these simple preschool parenting tips to create good habits in your kids.

3 Simple Preschool Parenting Tips

1. Tell Preschoolers Exactly What You Expect

Preschoolers are not mind readers, and they’re also very inexperienced in living. They also want to be good. Sit down with your child and explain exactly what you expect them to do.

I try to be proactive and talk to my preschoolers before we leave the house. “Honey, we are quiet in the library. We don’t run in the library. We walk.” Then I ask my child to repeat my expectations. This simple discussion can take a few minutes, so be patient with your child.

Also when you have problems, talk with your kids afterwards. Discuss what happened before telling your children how you want the situation handled next time. Then have the kids repeat your instructions again and again and again. Drilling is wonderful!

2. Do Overs

I’m certain you’ve heard the phrase Practice makes perfect or Perfect practice makes perfect. Preschoolers need to practice how to behave. They need to practice shutting the door instead of slamming it. Kids need to practice walking indoors instead of running.

Do overs are very simple. When a child slams the door, walk back to the door and have your child practice opening and shutting it several times properly. If your kid runs in the library, walk back to the door and practice walking in the library. If your child shouts, repeat the phrase in an appropriate tone of voice.

Give your child time to develop the proper habits. Let them practice good behavior until it becomes instinctive.

3. Yes, Mom

“Yes, Mom” is a set of magic words. Once preschoolers say them, they stop fighting your instructions. For instance my kids loathe leaving the park. They’ll beg for another minute, ask for another turn down the slide, or simply run off to the swings.

Over the years of raising six children I’ve learned to teach my children to say “Yes, Mom.” No, I don’t require them to run to me when I say it’s time to go. Instead they’re only required to say, “Yes Mom.” The funny thing is those two little words end the fight. The kids sigh, look discouraged, but once they’ve said, “Yes, Mom.” I don’t have to deal with fits. They’ve verbally agreed.

Eventually my kids learn to cheerfully say, “Yes, Mom!” They’ll run to me, and we’ll leave the park without tantrums, chasing, or screaming.

These three parenting tips won’t solve all your parenting woes, but they will teach your child what type of behavior you expect.

What is your best preschool parenting tip?

5 Ways Moms Can Make ‘Me Time’ a Priority

May 7, 2016 by Homeschool Preschool 15 Comments

I can hear you now. “Me time?” What’s that? How in the world am I supposed to make time for me when I have so much to do as a wife and mom?

I understand. I am a mom of three. Granted, my kids are ‘big’ now, but they were little once, too. I had mine four and five years apart so I had ‘littles’ for.ever! As soon as one started to gain a little independence… along came another baby. That’s not a complaint, it’s just how things worked out. But, I was tired! I nursed (and couldn’t pump) so I was never too far away from baby in that first year. I was tired. I was frazzled. I never thought I’d see “me time” again.

But it’s important, no matter how many kids you have or how old they are, to carve out a little time each day for you. It doesn’t have to be hours. It doesn’t have to be away from home. Just a few minutes of solitude really can refresh you enough to make it through another hectic day.

5 Ways Moms Can Make ‘Me Time’ a Priority

Whether you’re a single mom or married, have one kid or five (or more), work outside the home or stay home with your kids, you need to make time to refresh your self and your brain. You have to make you a priority at least a few minutes each day. Here are five ways you can make ‘me time’ a priority without spending a lot of money or even leaving the house.

Take a walk. If possible, have someone watch your kids so you can take a walk. Do you have a friend you can swap childcare with? Do you have an older child who is responsible enough to watch the younger ones? Is your spouse home to give you a few minutes to take a walk around the block? If you have really little ones and no childcare, put them in the stroller and hit the road. A little exercise (and change of scenery) may be just the thing you need to perk up.

Make a coffee/tea/ice cream date with yourself. You could do this at home if you can take advantage of nap time or an early bedtime for the kids. If you can get out of the house for a little bit, take advantage of that. For just a few dollars, you can treat yourself to a cup of tea or coffee. You could take a trip to your favorite ice cream shop. If you’re low on cash, watch for a Groupon. Starbucks offers them periodically as do many local eateries.

Find a hobby. I try to find a little time a few nights a week to crochet. I recently purchased a journaling Bible, too. I’m enjoying spending a few extra minutes each morning coloring during my study time. Another thing I really enjoy is decorating my planner. None of these activities takes more than a little time, but they’re all something I do for ‘me.’ Do you cross stitch, knit, scrapbook, make soaps? Try to find a little time each week to work on a craft or hobby.

Read. Not a kid book! Read something for you. When my kids were younger, I read a lot of magazines. With short articles and stories, it was really all I had time to read. As they got older, I started finding time to read books again. Right now, I keep a magazine (or homeschool catalog) on the kitchen table to peruse while I eat. I try to read a little before bed, too. In those rare moments I find some downtime in my day, I grab a book to read.

Find a favorite show to watch. I very rarely have time to live TV. I DVR everything! On Tuesday night, my hubby takes Em to dance, and I have an hour to watch one of my favorite shows.

It can be tempting to sneak in a nap when you have some downtime. Sometimes, it may be downright necessary when your kids are sick or teething or not sleeping through the night. If that’s the case, take a nap.

If not, don’t do a chore. Don’t check something off your to-do. Take a few minutes for yourself first. Refresh and regroup. It’ll make you a much happier mom.

Your turn:

What do you do to ensure you get some ‘me time’ in your busy schedule?

How to Stop Being An Angry Mom

April 5, 2016 by Homeschool Preschool 11 Comments

The kids made a mess. Again. The baby won’t sleep. Again. There’s a diaper blow-out as your walking out the door – late. Again. Your picky eater won’t eat her veggies. Again. Bedtime is a nightmare. Again. Enter Angry Mom!

Ever have one of those days? Or more? Those days where you look at the clock and count ahead to see how much longer until bedtime. Yours… not theirs! We’ve all had those days. Probably more often than we can count. And, we’ll probably have more.

How do you deal with those days? Are you able to go with the flow taking whatever life throws your way? Or, are you a ticking time bomb ready explode at the next mishap or toddler tear?

I hate to admit that I tend to fall in the latter category. I don’t ebb and flow very easily, and my temper is short. More often than not I snap out a retort or a command or word of exasperation before I even realize it. I end up feeling bad about the kind of mom I am. I end up hurting my kids’ feelings and possibly even their self-esteem. Worse even, I’m teaching them that my behavior is the example they need to follow.

I’m breaking the cycle now! Wanna join me?

How to Stop Being An Angry Mom

So, how can we handle our emotions and find hope? First, know that anger is a normal emotion. If you are a living, breathing being, you will become angry about something at some point in the future. And, that’s okay. It’s normal. It’s what you do with that anger that will lead you to despair or to hope.

Pray. If you deal with anger on a daily basis, as I do, PRAY. Ask God to change your heart. He loves you (and me), and wants the best for you. He wants you to lead your kids with a heart like His. And, when you mess up and yell again, he’ll be there to pick you back up and start all over again.

Apologize. It’s so very humbling and even a bit embarrassing to have to admit that I acted like a child. I let my anger get the best of me. But our loved ones need to know that we truly are sorry, and that we are trying to change our own behavior.

Take a break. When you feel anger bubbling up, leave the room. It’s okay to take a time out in your room before exploding in anger at your family. Actually, it’s best for everyone involved.

Eliminate distractions. I can’t count how many times I have gotten angry at a child, because they interrupted my distractions. I’m peacefully scrolling through my Facebook feed when a child needs my attention. I ask them politely to ‘give me just a minute’ to finish what I’m doing. Then, said child begins to ask more forcefully for my attention. I get angry and snap back before realizing 15 minutes has passed because I was distracted.

I’m not saying you can’t go on Facebook or read a blog or finish the next chapter of your book before attending to a child’s non-emergency needs. But, you need to prioritize. Believe me when I say that I’m preaching to the choir! I know that I’m snappy when I’m distracted.

Realize why your angry. Are you taking things too personally? Are you stressed out about something? Are you emotionally drained and in need of recharging? Are your expectations too high? Has being angry simply become a bad habit you can’t seem to break free from?

So, how can we break free? Where can we find hope and encouragement to break the anger cycle?

For me, anger has become a habit. My mouth speaks with a sharp tone before I even have time to think about it. But, I want to be the lady in the picture above. I want to be free from anger. I don’t want my kids to remember me being snippy and snappy all the time.

I don’t like how it makes me feel inside. And, I don’t like how my anger makes my kids feel about me and about themselves. So, I am super excited to take part in this amazing 7 Days to a Less Angry Mom online video course. Alicia Michelle, from Your Vibrant Family, is an amazing encourager and mentor. I went through another of her ecourses last year, and I know that this one will be just as helpful.

With 7 videos and over 50 printable pages of tips and homework, I’m making this course a priority for the week. Each of the videos is 10-20 minutes long. I know that sometimes it seems hard to find that much “free” time in your day, but won’t it be worth it. There’s also a private Facebook group where we can go for encouragement and accountability.

Won’t it be worth it to go to bed feeling like you haven’t blown it? Won’t it be worth it to not wake up having to pray that God would guard your tongue before you ever roll out of bed? I think it is!

Will you join me? The 7 Days to a Less Angry Mom course is now open!

How to Encourage Kids Not to Be Scared of Bedtime Monsters

March 29, 2016 by Homeschool Preschool 11 Comments

I think most children go through a stage where they are convinced that there are monsters in their room at night. Whether the monsters are in the closet or under the bed… kids are terrified that they are there. No one likes to see their kiddo scared, and chances are they will probably end up in your bed if they are afraid to sleep in their own. So, I am going to share a few tips and tricks for encouraging your kids to be strong, and not scared of those imaginary monsters.

Bedtime Monsters

1. Investigate the Room with Them: Each night before you put your little one to bed take them around the room and investigate with them. Check the closet in their room and underneath their bed to show them that there is nothing to worry about and they are completely safe. This will give them some reassurance and make it a bit easier for them to fall asleep.

2. Create a “Monster Spray”: If just looking around the room isn’t enough for your kiddos, you can create a simple monster spray. All you need to do is put a bit of water in a spray bottle and tell them it is a monster banishing spray. Just spray it around the room and let them see that you have gotten rid of the all the monsters in the room.

3. Soothe Them: If they are feeling scared at bed time, try hanging out with them for a few minutes and just soothing them until they feel comfortable enough to fall asleep and not be scared.

4. Get a Nightlight: Sometimes sleeping in complete darkness can make things a bit scarier for them. Try getting a nightlight to put in their room to just provide light and comfortability within their room for them.

5. Monitor TV and Games: Lastly, I would recommend monitoring what video games they may be playing, or tv shows and movies they may be watching. If they are watching scary things on tv, this could be causing their scary mindset at night and even causing nightmares. If you take away these triggers, it will make night time a lot easier for them.

Chances are, your kids will probably go through this stage at some point but there are things you can do to prevent these scary feelings or help them out when they come along. I hope these tips help you out and make your kiddos’ night time routine a bit easier for both of you.

Your turn:

If your child has gone through this stage already, how did you help them not be scared at bedtime?

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