A simple bedtime routine
- Bath or wash up
- Pajamas on
- Brush teeth
- Pack the backpack for tomorrow
- Story or quiet reading
- Lights out
Tips for a calmer bedtime
- Start at the same time every night, and keep the same order.
- Turn screens off before the routine starts, not at the end.
- Keep the last steps quiet and slow, like a story or a cuddle.
- For toddlers, 3 or 4 steps is plenty.
- Use the calm look for a softer page in the bedroom.
Pair it with a morning routine chart, or see the visual schedule and ADHD routine chart.