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[quote=Anonymous]Hmm. A few options here:

1) I know you're supposed to be working, but maybe for a week, can you leave the house during bedtime? Just go for a walk? Or a drive and work from your car in a parking lot or something? She may need a chance to get used to doing this "without a net" so to speak. This is the approach I would use if I felt like she wasn't giving it her all, or if I felt resentful I was always being interrupted.

2) If she's honestly struggling, is it worth a conversation? Not during bedtime, but during some quite husband/wife time. "Hey, it seems like you're really struggling with bedtime" and see if there's a particular part that is tripping her up. Maybe you can give her some pointers. This is the approach I would use if I felt like she was trying really hard, and she was frustrated, too. She might appreciate the assist.

3) Can you re-jigger your responsibilities? I don't love this option because down the road, it means you need to be home at bedtime ALL THE TIME with would make me nervous. But if one and two are not the answer, and everyone is stressed, and bedtime is just not her bailiwick for whatever reason, it might be your best option. Maybe she can take all the morning duties and you can take all the bedtimes? Or some other swap?[/quote]

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