Bedtime routine checklist for kids
A bedtime routine checklist works best when it is short enough to repeat. Use this as a practical starting point, then remove anything that does not fit your home.
The checklist
- Tidy one small thing
- Pajamas
- Bathroom
- Brush teeth
- Pick tomorrow's clothes
- Choose one toy or comfort object
- Read one short story
- Say goodnight ritual
- Lights down
Every family is different. Keep the routine short enough that you can actually repeat it.
How to keep it repeatable
Start with the steps your family already does most nights. Then remove anything that causes extra negotiation. The point is not to create a perfect evening. The point is to make the last part of the day easier to follow.
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