Bedtime Ritual is Good for Children, Teens

When our children were little, we had a multi-step bedtime ritual. I am organized (some would say anally so). I got the usual ribbing about routine being more about training parents than kids. But funny thing--it was the kids who demanded we follow our routine explicitly. It gave them comfort. I know, it might sound corny in this modern day to have a bedtime ritual. Even some of my friends back in the day thought I was a little too fussy about it. But my children have always slept well and been healthy. So the proof is in that.  Bedtime Ritual is Good for Children, Teens