
Endless requests for water, one more hug, another book? Here’s why bedtime stalling happens — and how to handle it calmly, night after night.
If bedtime in your house feels like a nightly negotiation — one more page, one more glass of water, one more “just five minutes” — you’re not alone. Most bedtime battles aren’t really about sleep at all. They’re about a child who isn’t ready for the day to end, and doesn’t yet have the words…