What’s a realistic bedtime routine for a 5-year-old?By Admin / Home › Forums › General Parenting Questions › What’s a realistic bedtime routine for a 5-year-old? Tagged: bedtime routine, sleep issues This topic has 1 reply, 1 voice, and was last updated 3 weeks, 4 days ago by Admin. Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) Author Posts February 17, 2026 at 5:06 am #920 AdminKeymaster Bedtime has become a daily battle in our house. There’s always one more story, one more drink of water, or getting out of bed repeatedly. What does a realistic, calm bedtime routine look like in your home? How long does it usually take? February 17, 2026 at 5:11 am #928 AdminKeymaster We finally found a routine that works (most nights). Bath → pajamas → one story → quick chat about the day → lights out. The biggest change was setting a clear rule: one story only. At first there were protests, but once it became predictable, the arguments reduced. We also use a small nightlight and soft music which seems to help with staying in bed. It’s not perfect, but consistency made a big difference. Author Posts Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Continue with Google Log In