Sending Kids to Bed Early As Punishment

How many times have you threatened to or sent your kids to bed early for misbehavior? I’ve done it a number of times and I’m sure some of you have done the same. Parents should not use an early bedtime (or nap) as punishment. I know many of you have bedtime challenges with your kids and sometimes sending them to bed early is the only thing you can do to keep your cool. According to famed pediatrician, T. Berry Brazelton, naps and bedtimes are challenging for kids because they have to separate from their parents and the rest of the … Continue reading