My kids all go to bed at night and sleep all night (Maddisyn is now included in that category). To get them there we have some fairly routine stuff we do.
First and foremost we let them go until they burn themselves out, we are constantly playing and running and stuff so them getting tired is natural and everynight they drop like a sack of potatos into their bed.
Second we make sure their bellies are full, we have a big filling supper and if they are hungry right before bed we allow them to have a simple nutrious snack like a piece of fruit or some toast or something.
Third warm baths do the trick with the younger too, a warm bath and some cuddle time and they are out like little lights.
Fourth the older ones brush their teeth, the babies are already done and fast asleep at this point.
Fifth to keep them in bed we threaten them, no i am just kidding we really don't have a problem keeping them in bed, on occasion we have had to scoot them back to bed but just letting them know we have an early morning nad busy day is enough to keep them in bed.
Those are my tips for getting my kids into bed and keeping them there all night. What are yours?
I am posting this in conjuction with a contest Twittermoms and Drama U are hosting.
Twittermoms and Dramu U want to hear your tips for getting your kids into bed and keeping them there and will reward the first 100 bloggers who share their stories a pink Cozy! As well they will give you a second pink Cozy to giveaway to one of readers. If you want to participate head on over to Twittermoms to enter.
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