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[quote=Anonymous]We have a bedtime routine that we started with now 11 year old younger DS when he was a toddler. First parent goes in At 9 and chats with DS while making sure the closet and bathroom doors are closed and there is “nothing bad outside”. He then gets two imaginary force fields applied using the same words and gestures. Then he gets three things to think about. Second lucky parent (somehow usually DH) just makes a brief appearance to say Good night, love you.

I tried to wean him off this routine a couple years ago, primarily because I was extremely burned out after trying to think of three interesting things to think about most nights for years on end, but the rituals are clearly meaningful to him and help him relax. It definitely takes him some time to get to sleep, and I think the routine helps keep anxiety at bay. We always have him shower right after he gets home from sport’s practice or running around outside, and we usually watch a movie or show or sports with him on nights where there is free time after dinner.  If he hated reading like OP’s DD, I would see if having a set routine with some audiobook or podcast time in the dark room would help. [/quote]

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