Life to Her Years

406. After a long day of misbehavior and discipline, always give twice as many hugs at bed time.

(photo: Shootin’ the breeze)

229. Play with her hair at bedtime. The older she gets, the more meaningful this becomes.

207. Occasionally wait until she’s completely asleep before leaving her room at bedtime.

129. Tuck her into bed and kiss her goodnight as long as she’ll let you.

63. In the great green room, there was a telephone and a red balloon. And a picture of the cow jumping over the moon. And there were three little bears sitting on chairs, and two little kittens, and a pair of mittens… Be part of her bedtime routine.