The Simplicity Parenting Podcast with Kim John Payne #67: Sleep Series – Pt 5 Other Common Issues
Nov 12, 2019
Practical strategies for bedtime separation and reducing night requests. Tips on visual comforts, bedtime rituals, and returning children to their own room. Ways to set clear, minimal nighttime responses and avoid power struggles. A gradual chair-withdrawal method and how to handle regressions and excessive nighttime demands.
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Create Clear Bedtime Safety Cues
- Give toddlers bedtime cues like a parent's t-shirt, a photo, or a familiar toy to signal safety.
- Use consistent rituals and reduce visual stimulation so the child feels secure at night.
Set Firm Return-To-Bed Boundaries
- Set very clear boundaries about returning to the parent's bed and stick to them consistently.
- Avoid moving a child into your bed once they're asleep because they'll boomerang back when they wake.
Reclaim Nighttime Authority
- Quiet the environment before bedtime and avoid making children the 'bedtime authority' by letting them put parents to bed.
- Keep parents in the role of nighttime authority to prevent sleep disruptions.