Get our practical guide with step-by-step routines to reduce bedtime battles, soothe meltdowns, and bring predictable calm to your day. Designed for busy parents who want calmer evenings without complicated protocols.
Simple nightly rituals proven to shorten settling time and increase sleep quality for parents and children with minimal setup.
Quick practices to de-escalate meltdowns and reduce daily stress using breathwork, sensory cues, and predictable transitions.
Daily micro‑routines that restore connection, increase cooperation, and reduce bedtime resistance through short, consistent moments.
Pick one 5–10 minute routine from the guide and try it tonight — we recommend starting with a calming bedtime step.
Apply the same short routine for a week to create predictable cues that help children transition with less resistance.
Notice small wins — more sleep, calmer evenings, or easier transitions — and gradually add another routine as confidence grows.
"Within three nights we had fewer bedtime battles and more predictable evenings. The guide's routines are kind, doable, and actually fit into our busy lives — highly recommend for any tired parent." — Mara, mother of two
Laura Rivers, family wellness coach and pediatric sleep consultant, combines gentle neuroscience and real‑world parenting. She created this guide to give busy families practical steps that actually fit into evening routines.
The guide contains seven short, research-backed routines, sample scripts for transitions, a one-week starter plan, and troubleshooting notes to help your family adopt changes without added stress.
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Yes — the routines are adaptable for toddlers through early school age; guidance notes explain how to scale each practice by age and developmental stage.
Many families notice small improvements within 3–7 days when consistently using a single routine; larger shifts often appear after two to four weeks.
No — the guide emphasizes micro-routines and simple cues that fit into existing schedules without long new activities or equipment.
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