Allow your preschooler to make small choices in their bedtime routine, giving them a sense of control and reducing power struggles.
Let them choose pajamas or decide the bedtime story, providing options within set boundaries to satisfy their need for autonomy.
Offering choices acknowledges your child's need for independence, making them feel empowered and less resistant to bedtime routines.
No, as long as choices are controlled and within boundaries, it helps maintain structure while satisfying your child's autonomy.
If resistance persists, ensure choices are clear and consistent, and consider adjusting the bedtime routine to better suit your child's needs.
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The Counter-Intuitive Trick to Stop a Preschooler's Bedtime Resistance