bedtime routines
Pre-slumber rituals nightly
Bedtime routines are the regular activities performed before sleep—brushing teeth, changing into pajamas, reading, or dimming lights.
The phrase appears most often in parenting contexts, where consistent routines help children transition to sleep: We start our bedtime routine at seven-thirty.
Adults also develop bedtime routines to improve sleep quality.
- parentingNurturing and guiding children
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- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- journalingRegular personal writing practice
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
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