Kids love routine, whether they know it or not. This is so important, particularly at bedtime! The first step in teaching kids to go to sleep is to establish a realistic routine that you can follow every night. For example this may begin with bath time, teeth brushing, reading a book and then going to sleep. Having a routine every night teaches kids when they should start to unwind, as they begin to associate these steps with going to sleep. There is no single routine that every parent should follow, so it’s important to find one that works for both you and your kids… then stick to it! A great tip I have is to choose a delicious-flavoured toothpaste to avoid those teethbrushing meltdowns – my top pick is the Jack n’ Jill Toothpaste – Strawberry, a yummy alternative to Mint with its Certified Organic Strawberry flavour.
Calming kids with super active minds and bodies is a challenge. A bath at night is the perfect time to begin the unwinding process! When running the kids’ baths, I love adding magnesium flakes to help relax their muscles, provide soothing relief for growing pains and calm racing minds. I recommend the Life Basics Magnesium, made from pure Magnesium Chloride. Add 1/4-1/2 cup to their bath to help them wind down for bed.