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After attempting to complete that never ending to-do list, most parents could happily fall asleep on a washing line each evening given half the chance.  If only our children felt the same way and simply couldn’t wait for their heads to hit the pillow. Oh how simple life would be! Unfortunately, such a scenario is akin to hens teeth so we are faced with the bedtime routine instead... Your child may moan about this part of their day but they would no doubt be lost without it, so try your best to persevere. Routine may seem boring and restrictive but in actual fact it’s your child’s anch..

Bedtime. An hour in the evening that is often cherished by parents, thanks to sleepy heads, cosy cuddles and ultimately…. peace! In theory, bedtime should be a lovely, relaxing affair. Bath and bubbles, a story or two then a few minutes to watch your little one drift off into the land of nod.  And pigs might fly I hear you mutter! It’s certainly true that for some parents bedtime is a breeze. For others however, it lingers in the mind all day long in anticipation of a complete and utter disaster – yet again. If you happen to fall into the latter bracket and need a nudge to get thin..