If you wish to connect with your child at a deeper level and know-how he/she is really doing; you should develop bedtime bonding with your kid. Find out more about it in this story.
Do you remember how scared you felt to sleep alone as a kid? It is because kids are vulnerable and greatly depend on their parents for comfort and security. That is why parents need to ascertain a smooth transition from wakefulness to a peaceful sleep of their children. It becomes more crucial when the kid is very young. Parents could quickly instil a sleeping pattern in their children that gets carried over throughout their life. If a child cannot sleep properly during the night, it could affect their next day, where they end up feeling irritated and tired. Therefore, parents need to ensure that they spend some time with their children by lulling them to sleep and developing a chance to bond with them.
Scientists have proved that bedtime allows a person to drop all kinds of defence mechanisms that they build around them during the day. Thus, they tend to engage in candid conversations at bedtime. Parents could use this as an excellent opportunity to gain trust and have a heart to heart chat with their kids. Especially if the child is sensitive and shy, you could find a chance to bond with him/her at bedtime. You could read a story to your child or sing a lullaby or ask him/her about the day or play a game or listen to music together. These activities shall bring you closer to the child and help form trust between the two of you. The parents should be consistent enough to make this their daily routine and develop a happy and relaxed environment.
However, many parents often complain that their children, especially adolescents, often want to spend their time alone and don't want any 'intrusion' from their parents. They like to watch TV, surf the internet or talk on the phone rather than sit with their parents. It becomes rather difficult to convince them to open up or talk about their issues. At this age, they could feel more anxious and lost without any guidance from their elders. Therefore it becomes essential to get them to talk and confide in their parents. They could extend their support and love by being available to them whenever they are needed. The child should realize that he could come up to them for any help, guidance and assistance without any hesitation.
Bedtime bonding could become a little demanding initially, but you will be surprised to see the difference it shall make in your parenting style. And it shall bring your family closer than ever
