DoomsdaysCW<p>Speaking of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LightPollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightPollution</span></a>... </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ScreenTime" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ScreenTime</span></a> Before <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Bed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bed</span></a> Is Ruining Your Child’s <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sleep" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Sleep</span></a> (Here’s What Parents Need to Know)</p><p>by Don on February 26, 2025</p><p>"Establishing a Screen-Free Bedtime Routine</p><p>"Creating a peaceful bedtime routine doesn’t have to be complicated. Start by setting a consistent bedtime and work backward about 30-45 minutes to begin your routine. Replace screen activities with calming alternatives that help signal to your child’s body that it’s time to wind down.</p><p>"Begin by dimming the lights throughout the house to support natural <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/melatonin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>melatonin</span></a> production. Choose quiet activities like reading stories together, listening to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GentleMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GentleMusic</span></a>, or practicing simple <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BreathingExercises" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BreathingExercises</span></a>. Many families find success with a warm <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/bath" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bath</span></a> or shower, followed by putting on comfortable pajamas and brushing teeth.</p><p>"Consider incorporating <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/mindful" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mindful</span></a> activities like <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GentleStretching" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GentleStretching</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/coloring" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>coloring</span></a>, or <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/QuietPlay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>QuietPlay</span></a> with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NonElectronicToys" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NonElectronicToys</span></a>. Some children benefit from a brief <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CuddleTime" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CuddleTime</span></a> or sharing their favorite moments from the day. Keep a consistent order of activities to help your child feel secure and know what to expect.</p><p>"Remember that transition times can be challenging. Give clear, gentle reminders about upcoming routine steps, and offer praise when your child follows along. If your child seems resistant, try making it fun by turning routine tasks into simple games or using visual schedules for younger children.</p><p>"Store all devices in another room to avoid temptation, and make the bedroom a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ScreenFreeZone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ScreenFreeZone</span></a>. This helps create a sleep-friendly environment and reinforces healthy boundaries around technology use." </p><p>Read more:<br><a href="https://www.kidsmentalhealth.ca/screen-time-before-bed-is-ruining-your-childs-sleep-heres-what-parents-need-to-know/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">kidsmentalhealth.ca/screen-tim</span><span class="invisible">e-before-bed-is-ruining-your-childs-sleep-heres-what-parents-need-to-know/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Parenting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Parenting</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LessScreenTime" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LessScreenTime</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ReadABook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ReadABook</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Storytime" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Storytime</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Bedtime" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bedtime</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ChildhoodDevelopment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ChildhoodDevelopment</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SmartPhoneAddiction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SmartPhoneAddiction</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SleepDisruption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SleepDisruption</span></a></p>