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Bedtime Battles
Night clues are tired clues.
Spot the clue: Bedtime Battles
| The clue you see | What it means | Do tonight |
|---|---|---|
| Suddenly needs water, hugs, one more show | Wants more of you — or fears missing out. | Build connection into the routine first. |
| Gets wild and silly right before bed | Overtired. The second wind is a warning. | Start the routine 30 minutes earlier. |
| Keeps coming out of the room | Needs the plan to be boring and the same. | Walk back silently. Same words every time. |
| Says "I'm scared" at lights out | The dark makes worries louder. | Name it in daylight. Add a night light. |
| Fights pajamas and brushing teeth | Too many steps, too fast. | Picture schedule. One step at a time. |
Then do Monae's 3 steps: 1. Stop ✋ 2. Breathe 🌬️ 3. Say what I need 🗣️
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