Aug. 29, 2007
WFMW Bedtime
Posted in WFMW
My kids love to dawdle at bedtime. They are masterful at extending bedtime by an hour or three. They know all the tricks. And when we tell them "teeth and jammies" which is the signal to start getting ready for bed, they clamor for snacks and drinks and computer time and all manner of things.
So here's my new trick. Announce storytime is in 15 minutes. Then start reading at the 15 minute mark, regardless of who has finished or not. They will scramble to finish and come hear the story.
I am sorry to say this will not work unless you have more than one child and at least one is fairly compliant-- unless you don't mind reading to yourself at first. :)
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Aug. 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by Anonymous
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Great tip! My kids LOVE to be including in reading time. They would definitely come running (unless they are out watching a movie and can't hear me start reading - but then that would be a little silly). :)
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Aug. 29, 2007 - Genius idea
Posted by Anonymous
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I agree this is a genius idea! But then, I'm pretty used to you having genius ideas since you're, you know, a genius and all.
LYMIMDICI
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Aug. 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
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That's a great idea! I have posted a nightly routine tip, but adding this aspect will make it even better.
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Aug. 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
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I forgot to tell you who I am.
SingForHim@ Real Life
http://singforhim94.blogspot.com/
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Aug. 29, 2007 - what a novel idea
Posted by Karen @ Simply A Musing Blog
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No pun intended, since I wouldn't read a novel to my toddler, but this is a GREAT idea. Just last night, I had to contend with "just one more drink, just one more trip to the bathroom, I'm hungry, etc. etc."...I'll try this tonight. :)
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Aug. 29, 2007 - http://sahmmysays.blogspot.com
Posted by SAHMmy Says
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Great tip! We've been meeting with some serious bedtime resistance lately! I'll have to try this new tactic!
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Aug. 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Laane
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It's a great idea.
And it works!
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Aug. 29, 2007 - Great tip!
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