Bedtime connection routine
1–2 yearsFamily ConnectionNo materials needed
Create a calm bedtime routine that includes closeness with you. This might include a gentle cuddle, singing a quiet song, or rocking together. Keep it consistent each night. This predictable ending to the day reinforces that you are a source of comfort and security.
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How to Do This Activity
Create a calm bedtime routine that includes closeness with you. This might include a gentle cuddle, singing a quiet song, or rocking together. Keep it consistent each night. This predictable ending to the day reinforces that you are a source of comfort and security.
Why It Works
Predictable routines and rituals are evidence-based approaches for building secure attachment in this age range. Secure attachments help children cope with stress and handle fear (Canadian Psychological Association, 2024). A consistent bedtime routine provides comfort during the potentially stressful transition to sleep.
Tips for Parents
Keep the routine the same each night so it becomes familiar.
Stay calm and move slowly to help them wind down.
This is connection time, not teaching or stimulation time.
Materials Needed
None
Learning Methods
Language-Rich EnvironmentImitation and Modeling
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