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It often seems like your toddler is doing nothing but playing all day but in reality he is working hard playing, thinking and trying new things, so by no means does he have a stressful life. He is learning to walk, climb, talk and testing his physical limits and learning new things. This comes with falling down, surprising, hurting and bumping himself over and over every day. Since he does not yet know how to go with the flow and roll with the punches, he tends to be constantly anger or frustrated with himself because of not knowing how to handle this. By the end of the day you end up with a really exhausted toddler.At bedtime things are often crazy because he has things wondering though his head on what he did that day and what he wants to do the next day, this often leads to having a hard time fall asleep.

Bedtime routine.?

Try to make it is set as possible.? Say bath time, a small snack, brush teeth, story and cuddle time, tuck in and off to sleep.? Setting a routine helps him realize what is happening next and helps him feel comfortable so relaxing is possible.

Discuss the day

Helping him get his ideas and events out of verbally can help clear his mind to help him sleep. Even if he is not the best talker yet give him the chance to do it.? This will also help with his vocabulary.? This is also been found to work as they grow up to be more open and honest about the activities they had throughout the day.

Songs

This can be sung by you or on a CD just something to help calm him will help with the relaxation process.? A lot of parents find that soothing noises like the ocean or nature noises help with this.

Demonstration

If he has the chance to watch you relax and take it easy before bed, he will pick up little tips from you on how you do it. Often time’s toddlers want to be just like mommy or daddy.? Seeing you take it easy and unwind will show him it’s a good part of the day.

Story time

For a lot of children story time helps clear their mind of the day and focus on the story which helps them relax and pretend they are in the story.? Bedtime stories are a great way to end the day.

These are not the only ways to help your child relax but they are a great start as you start you will find different tips that work for your child. Remember what works for one child may not work for another so testing and seeing what works best for you.

Do you have any tips to share that have helped you relax your toddler?? Stop by our forum and let us know.

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Posted by Tamara Wilson -Work at Home Mom to four children. She runs several websites helping moms with issues that may arise with their children Such as Teen anger and Depression as well as sharing information to help their babies learn Baby Sign Language. Visit Website