Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free.
Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home.
Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3085:
Adina Soclof reframes a lengthy bedtime routine as normal for a large family and shows how realistic expectations can reduce frustration and yelling. Her collaborative problem-solving approach helps parents set firm limits, address each child’s needs, and create a calmer routine that the whole family can support.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/the-bedtime-challenge/
Quotes to ponder:
“At 9pm, no matter what everyone needs to settle down, its about that time that I get really tired and need to start getting ready for bed myself.”
“Be ready for lots of complaints, it is helpful if you write all of them down.”
“It does take some time for everyone to get used to new routines and they most probably will test you to see if you will stand firm behind the limits and new rules that you are trying to implement.”
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices