It’s 10 p.m., and your child is still wide awake. They’ve brushed their teeth, you’ve read the story, but sleep just won’t come. They’re thirsty, then hungry, then ready to talk about everything except closing their eyes. Meanwhile, you can barely keep yours open.
In many homes, children’s bedtimes have slowly crept later and later. Busy schedules, after-school activities, and screen time all push the clock forward, leaving kids too wired to sleep and parents too tired to argue.
The result is