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Win a Sleepy Time Prize Pack including the New Book #PowerDownLittleRobot

March 9, 2015 by Susan

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If you didn’t win the prize pack during our #PowerDownLittleRobot Twitter Party where we were talking about solving bedtime battles with your little ones, you have another chance now. Enter below for a chance to win a “Sleepy Time Prize Pack” including the new book Power Down Little Robot. Prizes are open to US and Canada. This giveaway is sponsored by Macmillan Kids.

PowerDownLittleRobot Giveaway

“Power Down Little Robot” – The Book

Power Down Little RobotHave you seen this adorable new bedtime storybook for little kids?

It’s time to power down for the night, but Little Robot isn’t ready! He quickly opens his stalling program. Luckily, Mom Unit knows exactly how to get him into his sleep module.

If you have little ones who like to drag out their bedtime routines, you’ll love this book.

#PowerDownLittleRobot Twitter Party

To celebrate the launch of this sweet new story, we hosted a Twitter Party about Sharing and Solving Bedtime Struggles sponsored by Macmillan Kids @MacKidsBooks on March 11 at 8pm ET. We had a great chat with some fabulous tweeps sharing tips and experiences about getting our little ones to sleep.

Community Panelists
(These awesome blogging moms joined the party as panelists.)
@Mommyoutside
@SavingsATLMoms
@tidbitsofexperi
@Janellcp

A Few Tweets From The Twitter Party

Welcome – Sharing & Solving Bedtime Struggles #PowerDownLittleRobot TwitterParty @MacKidsBooks http://t.co/Sn3Hew6Cs1 pic.twitter.com/bBEOVrXbPc

— 5minutesformom (@5minutesformom) March 12, 2015

Pls follow @MacKidsBooks & panelists @Mommyoutside @SavingsATLMoms @tidbitsofexperi @Janellcp #PowerDownLittleRobot pic.twitter.com/Y6NlxKUex2

— 5minutesformom (@5minutesformom) March 12, 2015

My 9yr old Julia has stalled every night of her life. Thankfully my 7yr old Sophia is always easy to get to sleep. #PowerDownLittleRobot

— 5minutesformom (@5minutesformom) March 12, 2015

Julia WILL NOT go to bed if you try to skip a step in her routine. Sophia just follows along with whatever. #PowerDownLittleRobot

— 5minutesformom (@5minutesformom) March 12, 2015

@5minutesformom Patience is a virtue and is definitely required at bedtime #PowerDownLittleRobot

— linda whalen (@lindaw_whalen) March 12, 2015

@5minutesformom Start an hr before bed, turn off all electronics, dim lights, bath and jammies, story time and kisses! #PowerDownLittleRobot

— Erika (@scrappiedoodle) March 12, 2015

TIP: Avoid electronics such as TV & smart phones before bed. More tips-> http://t.co/bi1uja75aP #PowerDownLittleRobot pic.twitter.com/J3dQUxy6MX

— 5minutesformom (@5minutesformom) March 12, 2015

DID YOU KNOW? Reading aloud 15 min every day for 5 yrs: 27,375 minutes! #PowerDownLittleRobot http://t.co/j1TEahgJA0 pic.twitter.com/ixCMHWGQHR

— 5minutesformom (@5minutesformom) March 12, 2015

“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” ~ Emilie Buchwald #PowerDownLittleRobot #Reading #Quote

— 5minutesformom (@5minutesformom) March 12, 2015

At 5 yrs old, Julia got addicted to “Bartholomew and the Oobleck” – I wrote a post about it at http://t.co/aV4dmI5qgM #PowerDownLittleRobot

— 5minutesformom (@5minutesformom) March 12, 2015

@5minutesformom Reading and snuggles are also great bedtime routines, along with relaxing baths! 🙂 #PowerDownLittleRobot

— Lori Leal (@LoriLeal1) March 12, 2015

@5minutesformom A9. Yes they both have blanked that Grandma knit them! #PowerDownLittleRobot pic.twitter.com/xBBZqAZMci

— Melissa Finn (@MelissaFinn) March 12, 2015

@5minutesformom Start early w/ lowering lights; it's quiet time. No TV/flashy toys. Bath, bedtime stories/snuggles. #PowerDownLittleRobot

— Ashley DeSutter (@ashleyraye) March 12, 2015

@5minutesformom A10. Stick to your routine. Have downtime & enjoy those snuggles! #PowerDownLittleRobot

— Melissa Finn (@MelissaFinn) March 12, 2015

My best advice for a bedtime routine is to make reading books the focus of it and ENJOY. The early years end too soon. #PowerDownLittleRobot

— Janice Croze (@janicecroze) March 12, 2015

My advice is to understand and adapt to your individual child. Julia’s bedtime needs are so different than Sophia’s. #PowerDownLittleRobot

— 5minutesformom (@5minutesformom) March 12, 2015

 

Enter to Win

Leave us a comment letting us know if your tykes are bedtime battlers. Then enter to win a “Sleepy Time Kit”of approximate value $100 that includes:

  • Beginner’s tooth brush and tooth paste
  • Mobi WallMate Monkey night light
  • Minky arrow blanket
  • Angel Dear lovie
  • $25 Target gift card
  • Power Down Little Robot

PowerDownLittleRobot GrandPrize

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Disclosure: This Twitter Party is sponsored by Macmillan Kids and the new book Power Down Little Robot.
Written by Susan Carraretto, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
Talk with me: @5minutesformom and Facebook.com/5minutesformom
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208 Comments

  1. Taryn T. says

    March 28, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    My daughter has a hard time going to bed, and then wakes up around 3ish…. we have tried lavender, and it works fairly well.

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  2. anthony ciofani says

    March 28, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    Y ea all the time,Im scared,I need a drink of water,Im not sleepy.

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  3. Jennifer Herman says

    March 28, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Our daughter never wants to go to bed at bedtime.

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  4. Erin says

    March 28, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    She outlasts me! She just never gets tired. She can lay in bed for hours quiet but awake.

    Reply
  5. Candie L says

    March 28, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    My kids used to say they were not sleepy as they were rubbing their eyes. Thank you

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  6. Candice Hull says

    March 28, 2015 at 10:36 am

    My boys definitely stall. It starts with the “I’m scared of monsters in the closet, under the bed…” which they are not afraid of monsters or the dark. Then, they want water. Then, they have to go to the bathroom. The bathroom one they keep using because they know I won’t stop them from using the bathroom if they really have to. Finally, I usually have to threaten to take them to the doctor since they can’t stop using the bathroom and they go to bed.
    Thank you!

    Reply
  7. Pamela Michelle says

    March 28, 2015 at 9:51 am

    I don’t really have any bedtime problems. We have a pretty consistent bedtime routine. Our days are so filling, we are ready for bed!

    Reply
  8. Chris Martinez says

    March 28, 2015 at 6:18 am

    My daughter loves bedtime, but my son will ask for water, say he’s hungry–anything to stay up late.

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  9. Samantha B. says

    March 28, 2015 at 6:06 am

    Just one more chapter! Or 5 more minutes! All the time.

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  10. Linda Bradshaw says

    March 28, 2015 at 4:10 am

    My grandson has a little bit of trouble because he always need that extra sip of water or bathroom break.

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  11. Sarah L says

    March 28, 2015 at 3:41 am

    subscribe email: slehan at myway dot com

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  12. Sarah L says

    March 28, 2015 at 3:33 am

    No kids. I just tell myself I want to read one more chapter in my book.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  13. Kathleen S. says

    March 28, 2015 at 1:47 am

    Not too much stalling here, can’t complain.

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  14. Trisha McKee says

    March 28, 2015 at 1:03 am

    My daughter gets all cuddly and clingy, claiming to just want to spend more time with me.

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  15. shea balentine says

    March 27, 2015 at 11:42 pm

    I haven’t really ever had much trouble out of bed time. The kids get sleepy early and go to bed without a fuss =)

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  16. laurie murley says

    March 27, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    my kids always wanted to play just a little bit longer

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  17. liz l says

    March 27, 2015 at 11:24 pm

    They are always thirsty no matter how much they drink-lol

    Reply
  18. michelle boor says

    March 27, 2015 at 11:20 pm

    They use every trick in the book. Thirsty, bathroom, hungry, scared of the dark, noise, not sleepy, Brother is talking, brother is making me talk, I feel like crying for no reason to get your attention..etc

    Reply
  19. Sarah Oswald says

    March 27, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    They get up so early so I never had a problem with them going to sleep at bedtime sometimes I had a problem with them staying up till bedtime.

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  20. Lisa Taylor says

    March 27, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    They always want just one more drink of water

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  21. Susan Smith says

    March 27, 2015 at 10:35 pm

    My daughter stalls by saying she is thirsty or needs to go to the bathroom,

    Reply
  22. Jennifer Shelton says

    March 27, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    Oh goodness yes! My daughter does! She used to sleep so easily but the past few months have been hectic. I try to keep a routine and it seems to help a little!

    Reply
  23. Colleen Rose says

    March 27, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    Asking for something to drink or snacks

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  24. Carolyn Daley says

    March 27, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    My nephew gets a little fussy at first and might cry for two to five minutes, but he usually falls asleep quickly.

    Reply
  25. Robin says

    March 27, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    My son usually says he’s thirty or it’s question and answer time.

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  26. Breanne says

    March 27, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    My nephew doesn’t really.

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  27. richelle bowers says

    March 27, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    they would keep trying to go to the bathroom

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  28. Stephanie Larison says

    March 27, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    I must be lucky, my girls love to sleep so there’s no struggling or stalling from them.

    Reply
  29. jenn giannetto says

    March 27, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    my son gets up to pee every 5 minutes when he is supposed to be sleeping.

    Reply
  30. Samantha says

    March 27, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    They try to forget to brush their teeth, set their clothes away for the next day and saw that the bed time story wasn’t as long as the night before and want a longer one.

    Reply
  31. Lesley F says

    March 27, 2015 at 10:51 am

    We have had a lot of going to the bathroom when it is time for sleep

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  32. Leah Shumack says

    March 27, 2015 at 4:30 am

    Just on the weekends. I work nights and she likes to stay up until I get outta work in the wee hours of the morning. Isn’t that bad because we can sleep in but Sundays are tough for her.

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  33. amy williams says

    March 26, 2015 at 8:58 pm

    They don’t do it often but when they do it’s usually for a drink or because they say they forgot to tell me they loved me even though they didn’t.

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  34. Stephanie Galbraith says

    March 26, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    They talk about how they need hugs and kisses, and they need water, and they need to pee, and they are hungry.

    Reply
  35. Dawn Keenan says

    March 26, 2015 at 7:50 pm

    My grandson takes off his pajamas and pull up. He knows Mama will come back in to fix it!

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  36. Diana B says

    March 26, 2015 at 11:01 am

    We don’t really have battles unless we do something out of order.

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  37. Crystal Rose says

    March 26, 2015 at 10:51 am

    My daughter walks slowly and takes her time.

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  38. Annmarie W. says

    March 26, 2015 at 10:41 am

    I am so fortunate that neither of my children ever battled bedtime! Although I think that my cousin, who just recently had a baby, is losing a lot of sleep trying to get that little one down at night!

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  39. Deb Jackson says

    March 26, 2015 at 7:14 am

    Yes, my youngest is a terror at getting out of bed repeatedly with lame excuses to stay up.

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  40. Lisa V. says

    March 26, 2015 at 4:07 am

    My daughter was great during bedtime and so far, my grandchild is too.

    Reply
  41. Theresa Smith says

    March 25, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    My granddaughter will say she is itchy and needs a bath even if she just had one.

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  42. Erica B. says

    March 25, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    She hasn’t battled yet!

    Reply
  43. Kortney Lah says

    March 25, 2015 at 11:30 am

    Heck yes! They try story time, they try there is monsters in their closet and under their bed. They try they need to say goodnight to daddy first.

    Reply
  44. Christina H. says

    March 25, 2015 at 10:05 am

    Nope! My 3 yr old has always loved sleep. If he’s overtired then there might be a bit of bedtime routine issues.

    Reply
  45. Paula Michele Hafner says

    March 25, 2015 at 8:34 am

    My son does sometimes. He’s newest trick is he will say that he needs to read a book first so he can sleep, never mind, he was just read 1 or 2 books!

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  46. CASSANDRA HUBER says

    March 25, 2015 at 7:57 am

    My son tries to use every excuse in the book to not go to bed.

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  47. Sarah Cool says

    March 25, 2015 at 2:31 am

    Yes they pretend they want a glass of water and to use the bathroom but just kinda dawdle around

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  48. Gabrielle Danz says

    March 24, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    My daughter just screams and cries until I go in there and get her she don’t self sooth so she will be up all night!

    Reply
  49. Francine Anchondo says

    March 24, 2015 at 10:43 am

    My kids are usually pretty good at going to bed but every once in awhile they fight it.

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  50. mrsshukra says

    March 24, 2015 at 1:20 am

    She always asks to extend reading time before bedtime!

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  51. David Fultner says

    March 23, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    Yes we have breathing troubles.

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  52. Alison Tolar says

    March 23, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    Unfortunately, yes. My little one fights sleeps by crying 🙁

    Reply
  53. Abie says

    March 23, 2015 at 7:34 am

    “I want to stay up with you!”

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  54. Stacey b says

    March 23, 2015 at 12:02 am

    My kids excuses are always hungry, thirsty, have to use the restroom. Ugh

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  55. andrea amy says

    March 22, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    Yes, 2 of them require an insane amount of cuddles, and then they are thirsty, and then they are cold, and then their back is itchy…

    Reply
  56. Heidi C. says

    March 22, 2015 at 11:40 am

    One of little guys has become the king of nighttime stalling. Thirsty, scared, questions to ask, bumps in the night.. you name it. We are being tough and returning him each time to bed. He has a nightlight and we keep his door slightly ajar and these help.

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  57. Angela Saver says

    March 22, 2015 at 1:29 am

    They don’t battle bedtime anymore, but when they used to they always said they had to go to the bathroom or got up because they need a drink.

    [email protected]

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  58. Maria says

    March 21, 2015 at 11:23 pm

    They are thirsty, it’s to dark, they think they can hear something by their window….

    Reply
  59. Dawn Monroe says

    March 21, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    My grand kids suddenly become hungry or thirsty. They always ask for one more story or book too.

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  60. maria says

    March 21, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    wanting to read stories

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  61. Julie Murphy says

    March 21, 2015 at 11:45 am

    I don’t have a problem with my kids.

    Reply
  62. Kimberlie says

    March 21, 2015 at 11:29 am

    My 9 year old is the best staller… he always needs to kiss and hug everyone… one. last. time. which is usually the 3rd or 4th time.

    Reply
  63. Laura says

    March 21, 2015 at 6:47 am

    My newborn is soooo fussy at bedtime. Right now a good feeding and swaddling are doing the trick.

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  64. Julie Smith says

    March 21, 2015 at 1:43 am

    My smallest “tike” is now 14, and I’m still battling bedtimes with him. His stalling tactics, “Oh! I forgot to brush my teeth!” “I’m really hungry; I know it’s late, but can I get some cereal?” … and if I stick my head in, he’s sometimes watching videos on his cell phone instead of powering down. 🙁 … I have to threaten him with making his “bedtime” earlier, since he’s still up so much later than his actual bedtime.

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  65. Melissa Cunningham says

    March 21, 2015 at 1:12 am

    My daughters so cute it’s usually the one more….hug, story, cuddle etc. ADORABLE!

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  66. Tricia Hope says

    March 20, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    When my kidlets were small they played outside EVERYDAY even if it was raining/cold.It made them all pretty good sleepers.My son went through a period of night terrors when he was about 26 months.That was VERY scary for both of us.

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  67. lisa bolduc says

    March 20, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    he is still to youjng to be battling it. I expect it to come any time now

    Reply
  68. danielle says

    March 20, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    My two yr old son is very good about bedtime so far

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  69. Maria D. says

    March 20, 2015 at 7:21 pm

    My kids don’t stall much at bedtime, but sometimes my oldest sometimes gets so mellow and plays so quietly that we let him stay up late. If that is a stalling technique, it works on us! 😉 Thanks for the giveaway!

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  70. Shayna says

    March 20, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    EVERY NIGHT IS A BED BATTLE !!! MOSTLY MY SON SAYS HE WANTS MILK.

    Reply
  71. Jill says

    March 20, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    My kiddos have all been good about bedtime. We have our baths, teeth, story and then prayers.

    Reply
  72. Ashley C says

    March 20, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    I always hear “I’m not tired yet” but mommy is !

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  73. jan says

    March 20, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    very large battle with one for about a year with simply not sleeping! it was amazing how long he could go on 4 hours of sleep.

    Reply
  74. Ingrid Jackson says

    March 20, 2015 at 1:37 am

    I used to have to read and make sounds after mine were in bed.

    Reply
  75. xty cruz says

    March 19, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    My nieces always makes an excuse that they are hungry

    Reply
  76. Linda G. says

    March 19, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    When my daughter was little she would try to keep from going to bed by saying she needed a drink or had to go to the bathroom.

    Reply
  77. Linda Madden says

    March 19, 2015 at 10:01 pm

    Yes, my grandson stalls by remembering every thing he forgot to tell about school.
    B

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  78. Selinda says

    March 19, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    I have been pretty lucky my son never really stalled with going to bed!

    Reply
  79. Bailey Dexter says

    March 19, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    My daughter always tried to stay up late, there was always a new things as to why…..even her doll used to get stomach aches. LOL

    Reply
  80. Gillian Morgan says

    March 19, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    Very rarely does Sophie battle bedtime but when she does she says she can’t sleep because her bed is just too uncomfortable.

    Reply
  81. Juliee Fitze says

    March 19, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    My son was always good to go to bed but my grandchildren always need a drink another kiss or just a hug.

    Reply
  82. Christina Oddy says

    March 19, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    battle every night! I’m starving, I’m not tired, I need a drink!

    Reply
  83. Howard G. says

    March 19, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    Our daughter always wanted just one more story read to her. She would also need a drink of water.

    Reply
  84. Robyn Bellefleur says

    March 19, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    My kids are great and don’t struggle with going to bed.

    Reply
  85. Kim D says

    March 19, 2015 at 8:28 am

    My son does not like bedtime – he tried his best to stay awake even when you can see him fading. Usually he just tries to keep his eyes as wide open as possible, as if trying to convince us he is actually very awake.

    Reply
  86. SueSueper says

    March 19, 2015 at 8:24 am

    My son struggles and uses being hungry as an excuse. 95% of the time it just can’t be.

    Reply
  87. kristi m says

    March 19, 2015 at 3:25 am

    every night they use the “but mommy im sooo thirsty, i just need one more drink” love that !

    Reply
  88. Marrah says

    March 19, 2015 at 12:43 am

    Yes!!! He swears he is hungry, but never wants the million things I make him.

    Reply
  89. Marlene V (Enelram) says

    March 18, 2015 at 11:40 pm

    The kids have a routine with bedtime and stick to it:)

    Reply
  90. Lauren Becker says

    March 18, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    My niece and nephew don’t always like going to sleep; just get upset and do everything they can to stay awake

    Reply
  91. beth shepherd says

    March 18, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    Yes, they use the bathroom and needing drinks.

    Reply
  92. Rene says

    March 18, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    Our just-two year old is happy to go in her crib and read books alone…as long as one of us sits in the rocking chair. “Sit there!”

    Reply
  93. Carly D. says

    March 18, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    We don’t have kids yet, we are working on it. But we do babysit once in a while and we usually don’t have the same bed time problems that parents have. I am sure we will someday though.

    Reply
  94. Starla B says

    March 18, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    Most of the time bedtime is usually a pretty tough thing for both kids. I usually lay with them and read before they fall asleep. I use to try and use TV because they said that would work and that just kept them up way longer past their bedtime! Schedule and patience is definitely key!

    Reply
  95. Patrycja Chudziak says

    March 18, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    EVERY night before bed, my son magically gets hungry, then thirsty and then “can I just watch 1 more video on youtube”!

    Reply
  96. Tammy Dalley says

    March 18, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    Always a battle at bedtime with my boys , I usually get them to settle after reading a book or listening to music

    Reply
  97. JR FrugalMom says

    March 18, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    My youngest just keeps on dancing until I fall asleep, so I guess that’s her trick. But yes she surely battles bedtime…

    Reply
  98. McKim says

    March 18, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    My kids never did, but my little grandson is a pro at it. He always wants to read “just one more book”.

    Reply
  99. colleen long says

    March 18, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    My nephew will tell me he wants to talk about my life haha.

    Reply
  100. Trisha Burgess says

    March 18, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    My children go to bed easily it’s the staying asleep that’s a battle!!

    Reply
  101. Jennifer Cervantes says

    March 18, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    My kids all stall at bedtime and are always asking for water or complaining that their sister is keeping them up.

    Reply
  102. Daniel M says

    March 18, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    not usually, occasionally read a story

    Reply
  103. Melissa Shirley says

    March 18, 2015 at 11:45 am

    My son has ADHD and bedtime is is a battle. He has tried to trick me and make me think he is asleep and then I can hear him playing. He is very tricky.

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  104. Wehaf says

    March 18, 2015 at 10:45 am

    I don’t have children, but I know that my nephews like to draw out bedtime as long as possible.

    Reply
  105. Danielle G says

    March 18, 2015 at 10:10 am

    My son battled sleep from birth until 6mo. He’s doing well now, but I hope he doesn’t regress and start to stall as he gets older!

    Reply
  106. Nicki C. says

    March 18, 2015 at 10:06 am

    My 2 year old fight bed time if he gets a nap, goes down well if he doesn’t. He doesn’t particularly have strategies yet, just fussing and wanting us to stay where he can see us.

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  107. sandra says

    March 18, 2015 at 9:46 am

    they avoid it all costs. needing drinks, someone to lay down with them, etc. haven’t figured out any tips or tricks yet

    Reply
  108. Amy Lovell says

    March 18, 2015 at 6:57 am

    My daughter is always trying to delay bedtime in her bed! She trys to sneak into my bed

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  109. Kimberly O says

    March 18, 2015 at 5:51 am

    I lucked out – my step daughter is great at bedtime – no issues, no stalling at all! I have heard horror stories from friends! Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  110. Julie L says

    March 18, 2015 at 2:49 am

    My kids do the whole water, bathroom, scared, book, kisses, thing.

    Reply
  111. Carol says

    March 17, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    None of my kids battle bedtime.

    Reply
  112. Rachel says

    March 17, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    He usually wants us to read one more story or asks questions.

    Reply
  113. Pamela Gurganus says

    March 17, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    I’m very blessed that neither of my children battle bedtime!

    Reply
  114. stephanie landeros says

    March 17, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    My daughter does she always says something hurts in order to stay up.

    Reply
  115. Kelly Nicholson says

    March 17, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    Do any of your children battle bedtime? What stalling tricks do they use?

    i dont have children…mom use to just let me tire out..

    Reply
  116. kelly mcgrew says

    March 17, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    i dont have kids of my own but would like to get this as a shower gift!

    Reply
  117. Heather R says

    March 17, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    He absolutely tries to extend his stories before bed by asking a lot of questions about the book on just the last few pages.

    Reply
  118. Faye Gates says

    March 17, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    My daughter (when she was young) looked forward to getting a nice bath, and then we’d make a production of snuggling up in her bed and reading a story.

    Reply
  119. heather kaufman says

    March 17, 2015 at 5:16 pm

    They are hungry, thirsty, or have to tell us something…every night!

    Reply
  120. Sara M says

    March 17, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    Mine are usually pretty good about going to bed, but occasionally we’ll hear “I’m thirsty”, “Can I have a snack, I’m still hungry”, or the dreaded, “But I have to go to the bathroom” (then he’ll stay in there forever).

    Reply
  121. ERICA WEAVER says

    March 17, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    THEY USE I AM HUNGRY OR THIRSTY BEFORE THEY GO TO BED

    Reply
  122. Menucha says

    March 17, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    my toddler does not battle bedtime yet.

    Reply
  123. Robin M says

    March 17, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    My kids will go to bed on time, but will try to get away with not brushing their teeth.

    Reply
  124. Tiffany S says

    March 17, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    No they don’t fight bedtime.

    Reply
  125. Chris Stockford says

    March 17, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    The boogieman will get them after a certain hour

    Reply
  126. Sara says

    March 17, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    Mine decides he needs to potty or needs milk or a snack, or another story, or another hug, or really any darn thing he can come up with.

    Reply
  127. Denise S says

    March 17, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    My kids beg to watch more TV and always claim its a special they can’t miss.

    Reply
  128. james doyle says

    March 17, 2015 at 11:44 am

    my nephew stalls and doesn’t want to go to bed lol

    Reply
  129. Debra s. says

    March 17, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Oh I had ONE that was a real pistol….. she would do Everything kids do- but I’m hungry I’m thirsty, I’m scared, I want somebody, I’m not tired… She’d fuss and cry ON PURPOSE so she would wake up her sister who shared the room and I would get mad. She was a trial. I found nothing worked for her but a punishment. She’d get put to put earlier and earlier… and NO TV that evening before bed, only go to the room and read books… early and if she fussed, it was earlier the next night. No desserts, that sort of thing, Finally she stopped fussing so much and gave in.

    Reply
  130. brenda boone says

    March 17, 2015 at 11:31 am

    laulaby

    Reply
  131. latanya says

    March 17, 2015 at 11:30 am

    my son battles bedtime by wanting a snack or a drink, more songs, and more stories

    Reply
  132. Stephanie Dawe says

    March 17, 2015 at 10:32 am

    A number of things… But mom it isn’t dark yet; But mom I’m not tired; but mom i didnt have a snack; but mom i need to use the bathroom; but mom i didnt have a drink; but mom i need tissues; but mom theres not enough light on; but mom you didnt read me a story….

    Reply
  133. Melissa B. says

    March 17, 2015 at 10:32 am

    My daughter would go to bed on time if she didn’t have so much homework.

    Reply
  134. Cynthia C says

    March 17, 2015 at 10:31 am

    My youngest son always wanted me to read his favorite book before bed which was very, very long.

    Reply
  135. Ashley Hardingr to ex says

    March 17, 2015 at 10:17 am

    My son prolongs going to bed by coming up with the most fascinating stories that take a half hour to explain, then proceeds with being thirsty and then needing the bathroom again.

    Reply
  136. Marina M. says

    March 17, 2015 at 8:43 am

    My son refuses to fall asleep without me. I’m planning to start a new routine pretty soon to change it.

    Reply
  137. Natalie says

    March 17, 2015 at 7:36 am

    My kids are starting to protest bedtime. I try to make bedtime enjoyable by reading to them.

    Reply
  138. Jill H says

    March 17, 2015 at 7:03 am

    Of my 4 kids under 7, someone always takes the role of bedtime problem child 🙂 They rotate so you never know who it is going to be! Keeps things interesting.

    Reply
  139. PuffyBiggler says

    March 17, 2015 at 5:48 am

    When my daughter was young, she sometimes battled bedtime. Stalling tricks she used was that she needed to go to the bathroom or she wanted to be read another story. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  140. Mical says

    March 17, 2015 at 3:30 am

    One more story..

    Reply
  141. pu ye says

    March 17, 2015 at 3:00 am

    No battles. They know what bedtime means and try to read more books than usual

    Reply
  142. sonia s says

    March 17, 2015 at 1:36 am

    My son battled going to bed and refused to brush his teeth.

    Reply
  143. Jessica Vaughan gengler says

    March 17, 2015 at 1:13 am

    one of my kids sleep walks.

    Reply
  144. Laura says

    March 16, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    We don’t have children of our own yet, but these items would be great for my precious little nieces!

    Reply
  145. shirley says

    March 16, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    Oh Yes!! I hear, I need to go to bathroom, I need a drink, I heard something and sissy is snoring (which is true sometimes).

    Reply
  146. Natalie U says

    March 16, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    I tried to make sure my kids were very active all day so they would just collapse at night.

    Reply
  147. Candice says

    March 16, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    I know my nephew tries to get drinks and wants just one more story.

    Reply
  148. Seyma Shabbir says

    March 16, 2015 at 9:26 pm

    Yes my kids do! They do I am not feeling well, I am hungry, and I had a bad dream when they haven’t even slept yet.

    Reply
  149. Anne Taylor says

    March 16, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    Sometimes my grandkids fight bedtime by asking for more stories, more water or having to go to the bathroom……again!

    Reply
  150. Kimberley Thomas says

    March 16, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    When I watch my grandson ,his bedtime routine is always to read a story or 2 and a night light, soft music of nursery rhymes . It usually works !

    Reply
  151. Angie Stevens says

    March 16, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    My kids do what they are told

    Reply
  152. Heather S says

    March 16, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    read a story

    Reply
  153. aarone mawdsley says

    March 16, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    asking for water

    Reply
  154. Adrienne Gordon says

    March 16, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    mine are good, they are tired out before bed

    Reply
  155. nickie says

    March 16, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    My son always battle bedtime. He loves being awake

    Reply
  156. Danielle Nantau says

    March 16, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    My daughter does! She continues to shove food in her mouth and giggle like a hyena even when she can hardly hold her eyes open

    Reply
  157. Tricia Hope says

    March 16, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    My son was a staller at bedtime so I started using a timer with 5 minutes on it.He needed to brush his teeth and get into bed.I f he did he was rewarded with e story and a snuggle

    Reply
  158. Joanna says

    March 16, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    My son always runs away from me when I tell him it’s bedtime, he ends up doing pretty well though. We have a good routine down 🙂

    Reply
  159. Kathy Davis says

    March 16, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    My granddaughter does not want to go to bed. She also gets up all times during the night. She is 2 1/2 and is wearing out my daughter. She wants one more book, or more milk, or play just a little more.

    Reply
  160. christine j says

    March 15, 2015 at 11:16 pm

    my daughter tries to sneak in multiple book readings at night

    Reply
  161. Donna O'Neil says

    March 15, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    My son is 2 and he usually is really easy to put down. If we have a hard time we usually read him a story.

    Reply
  162. Brenda Lacourciere says

    March 14, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    yes, drink, snack, book, bathroom, lol

    Reply
  163. Jasmine R says

    March 14, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    My daughter just always says she needs something. Some water, another story, be tucked in again ect. lol

    Reply
  164. Rennie D says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    my son says he wants water then after I put him in bed he says he has to potty,

    Reply
  165. Jaclyn Reynolds says

    March 13, 2015 at 10:41 am

    My kids ask for water or use the rest room after lights out. I’m always reminding them to do this before we all lay down.

    Reply
  166. Claudia says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:26 am

    My son don’t battle to go to sleep, having him on a routine works, thank you!

    Reply
  167. Cheryl Larimer says

    March 12, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    Stalling? I have to go potty, I’m thirsty, I need a Kleenex, where’s my train, I’m hot, I’m cold, I need a kiss, I need another book, I’m hungry, I’m not hungry….the list goes on and on.

    Reply
  168. Katherine says

    March 12, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Not usually a battle unless Daddy nots home

    Reply
  169. Tiffany Rotulo says

    March 12, 2015 at 8:04 am

    My kids are usually pretty good at getting to bed on time. We give them a 1/2 hour warning before it’s time.

    Reply
  170. Amy Z. says

    March 12, 2015 at 12:04 am

    My daughter asks me to tell or read her stories when it’s bedtime.

    Reply
  171. Echo G says

    March 11, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    Yes– drink breaks, potty breaks, boo needs tending from early in the day or from previous days…etc.

    Reply
  172. jenny says

    March 11, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    my daughter stalls by staying up and playing her barbies

    Reply
  173. Ashley says

    March 11, 2015 at 10:01 pm

    My son always wants to read “just one more book”! 🙂 Translation: Five more books then lights out!

    Reply
  174. Linda F says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    My children are older so there is no stalling at bedtime.

    Reply
  175. Theresa Sigourney says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    I need a snack, I need a drink, I have to go potty, I’m not tired yet. LOL

    Reply
  176. nicolthepickle says

    March 11, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    My middle daughter always squawks and uses any excuse she can think of.

    Reply
  177. Emma says

    March 11, 2015 at 10:41 am

    My oldest asks for more water, despite watching us fill up his cup before he gets into bed. He also likes insisting we look at ALL the things he sees out his window.

    Reply
  178. Linda Kish says

    March 10, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    When my son was small, it was easy to put him to bed. It wasn’t til he was older that it became difficult. Then he couldn’t sleep at night any longer.

    Reply
  179. Vickie Couturier says

    March 10, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    usually a snack or a drink of water,,bathroom,,etc..but we do all that before bed and are strick on the time

    Reply
  180. Jodi Mitrovic says

    March 10, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    My LO is only 4 months old. We usually get a decent nights sleep, 1-2 feeding. I look forward to when he can sleep straight though. I am interested in the thought and advice at the #PowerDownLittleRobot party for when he gets older. My brother went through a terrible time with his oldest trying to establish a bedtime routine and I don’t want to be in the same boat! Can’t wait to chat with you all!

    Reply
  181. Amanda Sakovitz says

    March 10, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    I read to my niece before bed time to get her to sleep.

    Reply
  182. amyc says

    March 10, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    My son is suddenly afraid of the dark, so it has been quite a struggle here lately.

    Reply
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  184. LaVonne says

    March 10, 2015 at 11:45 am

    My daughter’s favorite saying is, “Five more minutes?”

    Reply
  185. Austin Baroudi says

    March 10, 2015 at 10:39 am

    The last couple of days she’s been fighting it, but normally she has no problems with bedtime.

    Reply
  186. Heather B says

    March 10, 2015 at 10:08 am

    My youngest is often “scared” We have made him some monster spray to help him sleep better

    Reply
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  188. Jennifer Rote says

    March 10, 2015 at 7:51 am

    My son always asked for me to read extra books.

    Reply
  189. Janet W. says

    March 10, 2015 at 7:12 am

    My grandson tries to stall by saying he’s thirsty!

    Reply
  190. Thomas Murphy says

    March 9, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    Yes my son never wants to go to bed. He does what ever he can to stay up.

    Reply
  191. Elena says

    March 9, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    No battles here. They are always happy to go to bed and cuddle with their plush toys.

    Reply
  192. Kelly D says

    March 9, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    My daughter always asks for me to read her extra books… and my son will usually try to stay on the computer longer.

    Reply
  193. Bobbie Torgeson says

    March 9, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    my daughter isn’t old enough to ask for things…she just keeps moving and moving. put pillow on, put pillow off….and so on

    Reply
  194. Sarah Hall says

    March 9, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    Sometimes I get the “I need a drink of water” or the “Just let finish this chapter in the book” but most of the time it’s not too bad.

    Reply
  195. Paula says

    March 9, 2015 at 5:16 pm

    I have 4 boys. My two oldest (ages 11 and 8) obviously do not fight bedtime. My five year old doesn’t either, but on weekends he might drag his feet a little when getting ready for bed. My youngest is one and definitely struggles with falling asleep. He has developmental delays and special needs so bedtime can be a struggle to help him find a way to settle down and fall asleep. A good book is always a start for us though

    Reply
  196. Mami2jcn says

    March 9, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    My kids don’t battle bedtime but I’m pregnant with my 4th child and that one may.

    Reply
  197. Jessie C. says

    March 9, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    None of my kids battle bedtime.

    Reply
  198. Carole Dube says

    March 9, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    Yes, sometime. She’s thirsty or have to go putty.

    Reply
  199. anne says

    March 9, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    No battles. They know what bedtime means and try to read more books than usual.

    Reply
  200. Krista M says

    March 9, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    My kids are both very well behaved at bedtime, they know their routine and follow it well. But yes they always try a couple tactics to stall that extra few minutes, like telling me a story of what happened in their day, or asking for water, etc. But really I have no complaints.

    Reply
  201. Jonnie says

    March 9, 2015 at 11:02 am

    My son stalls bedtime by getting drinks and giving kisses and remembering fifty questions he forgot to ask during the day.

    Reply
  202. meagan bs says

    March 9, 2015 at 10:31 am

    My daughter doesn’t usually struggle at bedtime anymore but sometimes she does. She will try everything from she has to potty to she needs a drink to she is scared of the dark.

    Reply
    • jim zahorian says

      March 23, 2015 at 9:48 am

      None, Its lights out and bye-bye till morning!

      Reply

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