#bedtimebattles

Ohhh, separation anxiety! Whether it's not wanting Mommy to leave you at preschool, or begging Daddy to sit with you just a little bit longer at bedtime, toddlers are notoriously exhausting when it comes to the fear of not being within arm's reach of their adults at all times. Which is why I'm particularly fond of Martin Waddell's utterly adorable "Owl Babies" (1992), with its amazing, photo-realistic illustrations by Patrick Benson, for addressing those fears gently and with just a bit of humour. When three baby owls wake up to find their mother gone, they react in the ways any child would, with anxiety and self-comforting, and honestly, a little bit of weird, LOL. But as we know, Mummy always comes back! ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ #noodlenutsclassickidlit #owlbabies #martinwaddell #patrickbenson #martinwaddellbooks #babyowl #owlbaby #owlet #separationanxiety #bedtimebattles #startingschool #naptime #iteachprek #iteachpreschool #daycareteacher #daycarelife #motherhood #earlyyears #readingismagic #bedtimereading https://www.instagram.com/p/B8WokTsHHpx/?igshid=ai9309ypuk69

Anyone else's kids turn into professional negotiators at bedtime? 😴 My 5-year-old just asked for "one more story, one more glass of water, and five more minutes" all in the same breath! I think we're raising future lawyers! 🤣 Parents, what's your favorite bedtime stalling tactic you've heard? Comment below and let's compare notes! Remember, consistency is key (even when those puppy dog eyes are REALLY convincing). Setting healthy sleep boundaries now helps them develop good habits for life! 💤

"Did you notice I'm not tired this morning?" Translation: I don't need to go to bed at 830 anymore. #nicetry #bedtimebattles #momlife https://www.instagram.com/p/CPA6EsIFmhb/?utm_medium=tumblr

“I will NEVER go to sleep without songs!!!” Rrriiiiiiggghhht - keep telling us that kid. #bedtimebattles #antjemichelle (at Kittitas, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD8AykWpdaK/?igshid=19b1y1w3m9d0q

Am I getting desperate? Maybe. #momlife #bedtimebattles https://www.instagram.com/p/CBuMTp_BLR4/?igshid=1h818zgb17qfd

In case you're wondering what this picture is about. ⁣ Toddler battled bedtime for literally hours in her own bed, hijacked Momma's Netflix time in bed. ⁣ These are our resulting faces. I'd like to think her's is one of shame...but who are we kidding, she is loving that she won. #toddlerbattles⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ ⁣#toddleryears #shemademeamommy #momlife #bedtimebattles #shewon #notimpressed #netflixandmom #nosleepforyou #luckyshescute #toddlers #kids #momlife #momseverywhere #igavein #loveher #yyj #Victoriabc #Victoriamoms #canadian #canadianmoms #Vancouverisland #momblog #momblogger #mommyblogger #lovemykids #shes4now ⁣ https://www.instagram.com/the_unfiltered_mommy/p/BwPbVYAAf8i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bce1polvwnfd

Every. Single. Night.