All the numbers in the world can’t replace your own observation. Does your child wake up happy and ready to play? Then your bedtime is working, regardless of what a chart says. If they’re dragging through the day, it’s time to experiment.
Push bedtime earlier by 15 minutes every few nights and see what happens. You’ll know you’ve hit the sweet spot when they wake up without a fight—or at least without trying to negotiate for pizza at 11 p.m. Small victories, friend.
So go ahead, pick a time, set a routine, and embrace your role as the boring lighthouse. You might miss them a little, but you’ll love the quiet. And hey, cold pizza tastes better at noon anyway.
