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[quote=Anonymous]As a mom of 3 (although slightly different split, 15 months, 5, and 7) here is what I do.

Older kids get to watch a show while I put toddler to bed. Toddler has dropped to 1 nap (about 1-3/3:30) and is tired by 7ish.

Screens off and I do a little calming thing like a puzzle or bowl of ice cream with my older 2. Between 7:30/8 we head upstairs and brush teeth. I have them change into PJs at the same time as toddler so that part is already done.

My older 2 boys share a room. They also have different interests so I’ll read 2 books, but keep it short. Like I’ll do one chapter from the chapter book my 7 y/o likes and then a short little kid book the 5 y/o likes. Or I’ll offer them a mom makes up a story option in which I combine interests and add my kids and our dog and wherever else to the story in a funny way.

At some point we’ll move them to their own rooms, but right now the BOGO bedtime for my older 2 is so useful. No way am I doing 3 bedtimes.

I’ll also add that if you need to keep hiring a sitter to help with the evenings, do that. There is nothing wrong with getting some help.[/quote]

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