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in Episodes on December 12, 2023 by The Mom Hour

House Rules For Easier Bedtimes: Episode 443



There’s no time like bedtime to institute a few house rules that help diffuse power struggles, ease negotiation tensions, and shorten that long list of stalling techniques we’ve all come to know and fear. Today’s latest House Rules episode brings together our community’s best shortcuts and hacks for easier bedtimes, along with Meagan’s and Sarah’s personal experiences with evening shenanigans at every age and stage. Enjoy!

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  • Click to see the Facebook Thread with all of your wonderful bedtime advice!
  • Meagan uses her Hatch Clock to dim the lights before bed, helping to cue her to get sleepy.
  • Did you enjoy this House Rules episode? Here are a few more from the archives:
    • House Rules For Tidying Up: Episode 413
    • House Rules For Gifting & Giving: Episode 393
    • House Rules For After School: Episode 380
    • House Rules for Playdates: Episode 340
  • For more on bedtimes check out Bedtime Routines at Every Stage: Episode 80

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Filed Under: Episodes Tagged With: big kids, House Rules, mom confidence, toddlers

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