Bedtime

2 articles about bedtime

A three-year-old in pajamas sitting cross-legged on a bed, holding a storybook open on their lap. A warm pool of lamplight on the bed. The room is calm and dim around them. A stuffed animal tucked nearby. The child's face is focused on the page, not looking at the camera. The light says bedtime. The posture says safe. Painterly, warm, emotionally soft.

The 3-Year-Old Bedtime Routine That Actually Works

Not a listicle. Not wishful thinking. A research-backed routine for the age when bedtime becomes a negotiation.

A child in pajamas tucked into bed, a storybook open on the covers, a soft nightlight glowing on the bedside table. The child's eyes are getting heavy, a small smile on their face. A parent's hand visible at the edge of the frame, turning a page. Deep blue evening light through curtains mixed with warm lamplight. Peaceful, drowsy, safe.

The Bedtime Ritual

Bedtime reading isn't just about books. It's about building a place where a child feels safe to end their day.