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How to Create a Calming Nighttime Routine for the Whole Family

Hello, dear mum—welcome! As a mother myself, I understand that feeling when the clock strikes 7 PM and a sense of anxiety sets in. You look at the living room; children have scattered toys all over the floor. The kitchen counter bears sticky traces of dinner. The kids are running around as if they’ve had a sugary drink, even though they ought to be exhausted by now. You feel so tired that your bones ache, and all you want is to sit in a quiet room with a hot cup of tea. My evenings used to be exactly like that. Every night felt like a major football match—one I was losing. I would be shouting, the kids would be crying, and when everyone finally slept, I’d feel sadness and regret. I would sit at the edge of their beds, gazing at their innocent, beautiful sleeping faces, and feel guilty. I would wonder, "Why can't I make bedtime peaceful? Why is it all so hard?" If your home is in a similar state right now, don't worry. Raising children is the hardest job in the world, ...