How to Get Kids to Bed on Time

Children need a routine sleep schedule each and every night to ensure that they're rested for school, organized sports and everyday activities. Children who don't go to bed on time and who don't have structured sleep routines often compromise their abilities. Follow these simple steps to get your kids to bed on time. You'll notice that your kids are able to function more easily with activities.

Instructions

1. Feed your children a few hours before bedtime. Eating just before bed isn't conducive to getting your children to bed on time. This needs to be a separate activity because your child's body needs time before bed to metabolize the food.

2. Set up a consistent bedtime each and every night. A popular bedtime for young children is right around 8 pm. Whatever bedtime you choose, be sure to stick to this schedule and begin winding down with bedtime activities about an hour before.

3. Avoid setting up any activities that can interfere with your child's bedtime routine. Getting your kids to bed on time means that you may have to miss out some activities.

4. Bathe your child just about an hour before bedtime and give your child time to relax in the tub. After bath time, give your child a comfort massage to relax his muscles and to get him feeling a bit sleepy.

5. Play some light classical music or soft music with waterfalls in the background while you begin to get your child into bed. Read some meditations to your child or a favorite bedtime story before bed. This gets your child excited each night to go to bed, and this cozy time together is a great time to connect with kids.