Bedtime Checklist
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- Bedtime
- Make a bedtime plan that maps out exactly what will happen each evening
- Including the order of events and, for your reference, start and finish times.
- Share the plan with your family (don't forget dad), verbally and through pictures, if necessary.
- Make a "sleep manners" chart to lay out the rules and reward good sleep behavior.
- Remove anxiety by having your child play in her room often.
- Help your child wind down by turning off the electronics and hour prior to bedtime
- And avoiding caffeine in the evening (and consider hidden sources like chocolate milk or soda).
- Set the scene with soft lighting and reduced noise.
- Read or talk quietly with your child to ease her into the sleepy zone
- Give her guaranteed one-on-one time with you.
- Avoid "bad thoughts" by getting your child talking and thinking about happy memories or non-scary subjects that interest her.
- Be consistent 7 days a week, with times, the order of events and in your response to problems.
- Comfort your child if he's scared, but stay within your rules.
- If she leaves the room after bedtime, quietly lead her back to bed with minimal interaction (rinse and repeat).
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Presented by:
Laura Cooper Peterson
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Who it's for
This Bedtime Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Bedtime essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Bedtime structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Bedtime Checklist
- Save Bedtime Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Bedtime (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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