You’ve been told to have a bedtime routine… and you probably already do. But if your child still resists getting into bed, stays wired after the routine, or needs you by their side to fall asleep, something’s missing.

The Bedtime Routine is just one piece of the puzzle. This guide gives you the other essential pieces (based on brain science and real-life parenting wins) to help your child’s body and brain actually prepare for sleep.