The ULTIMATE Bedtime Routine

Step-By-Step, simple, brain-based... get your kids to fall asleep faster and stay asleep the whole night.

Easy Bedtime—it’s the holy grail of parenting.

More than anything else, parents have asked me to talk about how to get their kids to:

1. Go to bed WILLINGLY

2. Fall asleep QUICKLY

3. And STAY ASLEEP for the whole night...

And what is the magic fix to these problems?

A Brain-Based Bedtime Routine

Here’s the secret: the most effective bedtime routines aren’t just about consistency; they’re about working with your child’s brain, not against it. 🧠

Today, I offer you The Ultimate Bedtime Routine, designed to leverage neuroscience and simple brain hacks to create a smoother, more restful bedtime for everyone in your home.

Here's the promise:

If you do this stuff, bedtime will be more enjoyable, easier, and way faster.

(I have a simple 5 step sample routine at the bottom if you want to check that out!)

🕰️ Step 1: Timing Is Everything

Our brains thrive on rhythm, thanks to our internal circadian clock. This internal system regulates our hormones to activate sleep-wake cycles, and for kids, it’s especially sensitive. Going to bed at the RIGHT time EVERY night helps their brain produce melatonin, the hormone that signals that it’s time to sleep.

Brain Hack: Put them to bed during their ideal "sleep window."

How do you know when the "right" time is?