If bedtime feels like a nightly battle of endless requests — more water, more hugs, more everything — this episode is for you.
Dr. Cathryn breaks down what’s really happening in your child’s brain at bedtime and why those stall tactics aren’t defiance but biology. You’ll learn simple, science-backed ways to calm your child’s nervous system, fill their “connection cup,” and finally make bedtime smoother, happier, and shorter.

In this episode:



Why separation at bedtime triggers anxiety for toddlers




How connection, not control, helps kids settle




5 simple ways to fill your child’s connection cup




What to do when your toddler is wired and wild before sleep




How to co-regulate and end bedtime battles for good




Resources:

Toddlers Made Easy course

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