Sleep is separation, and connection is our best tool to support through a separation challenge. And in fact, connection is almost always part of the answer to most parenting challenges. In this episode, I’m talking about the role of connection in the evening to set you up for better sleep - Connection through the bedtime routine, but also in the hours ahead of the bedtime routine. I discuss 3 key ways to think about connection:

• intentional, focused connection – be fully present with your kids.
• Play - use play to connect with your littles, laugh, and even navigate transitions with connection for toddlers and big kids.
• Connect through emotions – hold space if they have emotions to offload in the safety of your love and presence.

Connection is your parenting super power and prioritizing it in the evening can lead to better bedtimes and nighttime sleep.

Resources related to this episode

Special time: https://www.peacefulparenthappykids.com/read/How-To-Special-Time

Connection blog post for toddlers: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2022/11/28/5-ways-to-use-the-magic-of-connection-to-support-easier-toddler-sleep

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