Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled Toddlers That Won't Go to Bed (Solutions from Eileen Henry)
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Feb 13, 2024 Sleep consultant Eileen Henry offers experienced perspective and advice on bedtime challenges with toddlers. She emphasizes the importance of understanding unexpressed needs, creating a calming bedtime routine, and fostering independent sleep skills. Eileen also discusses the concept of holding space for children's emotions and the challenges of setting boundaries at bedtime. Check out her resources at CompassionateSleepSolutions.com.
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Toddler Sleep Challenges
- Toddler sleep issues often relate to boundaries and habits, not a genuine sleep problem.
- This is good news because parenting habits can be changed at any time.
Creating Order and Stability
- Create consistent routines to provide a sense of order amidst developmental chaos.
- Model returning to order after periods of chaos.
Understanding Toddler Behavior
- Toddlers grapple with desire and longing, expressing these through behavior.
- Their behavior often reflects needs like connection and control.