1. Have and Early Bedtime

Toddlers need a lot of sleep at 12-13 hours per day! I highly recommend starting your bedtime routine at 7:00pm. "But aren't all kids different?" You may ask. Or "what if I am a night owl and would prefer my toddler to sleep in?" Although there is some truth to every kid being different they all do need roughly the same amount of sleep at this age. Some may seem to do okay off of less sleep but others will be grumpy and have meltdowns. And even though it would be nice if toddlers slept in a bit, it is their circadian rhythm determined by daylight that determines when toddlers wake up.

2. Keep a consistent bedtime routine

3. Have an evening cool down

4. Have dark time before bed

5. Keep calm and carry on

Join the Secrets to Sleep: Baby and Toddler Sleep Help Group for more support with sleep or book a Free Sleep Strategy Call to get down to the bottom of your sleep challenges.