How do I get my kids to go to sleep at the same time?
How do I get my kids to go to sleep at the same time?
user
That’s tricky!  A lot of parents have had a lot of ideas for how to get their kids to sleep.  Here are a few ideas to try out.
assistant
5 pm is a bit early though
user
Yeah, it probably is.  If you’re busy with a lot of activities before then, you could start a little earlier and aim to get to bed before 10 pm.  Another idea is to set the curfew later, perhaps at 10 pm, and then when they’re ready to go to bed, you tell them “however long it takes” and let them know you’ll check on them in 15 minutes and will wake them if they’re not asleep.
assistant
Wait why would I wake them?
user
It can help to wake them every time they get into bed and say, “Do you want to go to sleep?”  If they’re very tired and kind of grumpy, you can just remind them of your goal and suggest a nap, if you want.
assistant
That doesn't make too much sense.
user