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Magic · Daily Grind

Middle Of The Night Comfort (Kids)

Definition

Define “middle of the night” as you see fit, because when daylight savings time hits, you may think of this as the “way too early to be morning” card that leaves you dog-tired and at your wits’ end. (It’s amazing how just one hour can do so much damage!) Bad dreams at 3 a.m., cries of “I can’t sleep!” just when you’re curled up in bed to watch TV, and help with trips to the toilet for that stomach bug going around are all in this cardholder’s hands. As one woman explained it, “When my husband has middle-of-the-night duty, I refer to this as the ‘Don’t call Mom’ card!”

Conception

The kids wake up in the middle of the night

Planning

  • Making yourself available for your children following bedtime routine, including:
    • Trouble falling asleep
    • Middle of the night feedings
    • Night terrors
    • Bed-wetting
  • Researching, creating a plan, gathering input from partner about sleep training

Execution

  • Executing plan for sleep training

Minimum Standard of Care

Do your kids have consistent access to a designated parent if middle-of-the-night issues arise?