Q&A: When kids aren’t following the bedtime routine should we take things away?

Is your child goofing off or stalling during the bedtime routine? You’re not alone! In this week’s Sproutable Q&A, we talk about what to do when bedtime turns into a power struggle — and whether it "works" to take away things like books or songs when your kids aren’t cooperating.

Using tools from Positive Discipline, we’ll explore how to:
*Build strong bedtime routines that foster connection and independence
*Use playfulness and routines to prevent or move through bedtime battles
*Support your child’s executive functioning and self-regulation
*Stay calm and connected even when you feel tempted to say, “That’s it, lights out!”

You’ll learn practical strategies to make bedtime smoother, strengthen your relationship, and keep the focus on connection over control.

Key takeaways:
Let routines “be the boss” to reduce power struggles

Use fun, songs, or play (“Let’s be dinosaurs!”) to move through transitions - even when you don't
want to

Keep reading time consistent to build a love of books and learning

Kids learn best when they feel safe, connected, and loved


Parenting is hard work — and you don’t have to do it alone.

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