Parents, consider this your mid-week permission slip to stop doom-scrolling and start dream-scrolling.

Because sometimes bedtime can feel like the longest shift of the day. So instead of another list of tips, we’re bringing you something better: laughs

Kids are natural bedtime negotiators — suddenly thirsty, full of questions, or ready to discuss the meaning of life just as the lights go out.

Instead of looking at the clock or feeling the time crunch, what if you leaned in? A few minutes of silliness can flip bedtime from a stall-fest into a sweet spot. That’s where these games come in.

Here’s a little Sleeptember gift: a one-page PDF you can print, frame, and keep by the bed. Pull a number card, match it to the list, and turn bedtime into a quick game with your kids (or even your spouse).

12 Bedtime Games to Try Tonight

Here’s a little gift for Sleeptember: a one-page PDF you can keep on the Kids stall, teens scroll — so why not play along? These 12 games make winding down a win for everyone.

When we play along instead of pushing back, bedtime goes smoother. Giving kids a little room for silliness helps them feel in control, lets off steam, and makes those last minutes together lighter.

Yes, it means planning for an extra 10 minutes (and we know you’re tired too!). But it works better for everyone.

So here you are, 12 Bedtime Games To Try Tonight to get you started with quick, playful ideas to turn bedtime from a stall-fest into a sweet spot. We bet your kids will keep coming up with more to add to the list!

👉 Download your free “12 Bedtime Games” PDF here

Share your go-to game with us in the REK Facebook Group — we’d love to hear what’s working for your family!

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Here’s to tacos chasing you in dreams, flashlight missions after lights-out, and the kind of sleep that makes you feel human again.

Sweet dreams,

💛 Your friends at Raising Empowered Kids

P.S. Coming up this weekend, Tammy will be here with a fresh take on health and wellbeing — and how small shifts can make a big difference for kids (and you). Don’t miss it.

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