‘Lie down with them and listen to what they tell you about their day and sing them their favourite song as they go to sleep’

In this episode, Kay reflects on the importance and long-term positive impact of a night time routine. Children grow through their lives with great speed and a night time routine is when you can give them what they want and need.

If you put everything else aside and give them your attention and time you will be providing

them with a foundation of security and confidence that will be them as they grow.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The night time routine is a key part of any family day.
• Your children always want your time and whatever time you give them they always want more.
• Children are always happy for you to be with them for every single minute of the day.
• When they go to sleep they want you to be there as they fall asleep.
• As parents we don’t want to start a routine that can’t be maintained but what if being there gives them a base of security and confidence in the love that surrounds them?
• When they are little you hold their hand as they go to sleep offering them comfort and security.
• When they are teenagers at that time, when you sit beside them, they will be sharing their worries and concerns because there is a well-established and shared routine.
• The routine will make you a part of their lives as they grow and become part of the wider world.
• You can put everything else aside because it can all wait while you give your child what they want and need.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Lie down with them and listen to what they tell you about their day and sing them their favourite song’

‘Her wee hand comes out and she just taps her hand on the top of her pink duvet as she scoots over so I can be next to her’

‘All my son and daughter want is for me to be there beside them when they go to sleep’

 VALUABLE RESOURCES

IVF Before and After Podcast

ABOUT THE HOST

IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/

https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER

https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After