20 Reasons to Send Your Kids to Bed Earlier

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By: Jamie Collins

You know those days when the kids are bouncing off the walls and you feel like a zombie? Yeah, today was one of those days, and I decided an early bedtime was in order. Whether your little ones typically hit the hay at 7 p.m. or even earlier, we could all use a little more peace and quiet sometimes. Here are 20 reasons to justify putting your kids to bed at least an hour earlier than usual.

1. You’ve reached your limit of hearing your own voice, yet you wonder if the kids even hear you at all.
2. You’ve made so many empty threats that it’s turned into a game of pretend for you.
3. When your partner walks in, you suddenly feel the urge to do chores you despise, like yard work or laundry.
4. You’ve let the kids play with that sticky purple Kinetic sand, and now it’s everywhere except where it should be.
5. You find yourself eyeing the cat and thinking, “Seriously, can you get a job?”
6. You’ve declared war on sugar for the kids and vowed that tomorrow will be a day of only celery and hummus.
7. By lunchtime, you’ve consumed enough chocolate to feed a small army, all in the name of sanity.
8. At 4 p.m., the thought of crawling into bed sounds like pure bliss.
9. You’ve entertained the idea of sending your 3-year-old off to boarding school, and you’ve definitely Googled it.
10. At some point, you’ve cleaned up a mess that involved bodily fluids in places you didn’t expect.
11. Your partner gives you those desperate eyes that say, “Help!” while you silently reply, “You brought this on yourself.”
12. You’ve stepped on more Legos than you can count, and it’s not even dinner time.
13. You had to brave a fast-food restaurant’s Playland today, and it wasn’t pretty.
14. The day has been filled with high-pitched screams, and even the quiet moments feel like they’re filled with noise.
15. You’ve witnessed a synchronized fake crying performance from the kids and briefly considered forming a choir.
16. The phrase, “Mom! He’s touching me!” makes you chuckle, but you quickly retreat to your closet for a breather.
17. You find yourself folding laundry while “Paw Patrol” plays in the background, long after the kids have moved on.
18. You might flinch every time you hear the word “mommy” now.
19. You’ve thought about taking a drive anywhere, even to an abandoned parking lot, just for the silence.
20. After wiping bums, brushing teeth, helping with homework, and cleaning the kitchen for the umpteenth time, you feel like you’ve shown more patience than a saint, and you definitely deserve a break.

But the truth is, once they’re asleep, you might sneak in to tuck them in or turn off the light, and your heart will swell as you realize it wasn’t all that bad. So don’t feel guilty while gazing at their peaceful, angelic faces; you’ve earned it, my friend!

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Summary

Putting your kids to bed earlier can be a lifesaver for parents in need of peace and quiet. From the overwhelming chaos of daily parenting to the sweet moments when they sleep, an earlier bedtime can be a win for everyone. Embrace the quiet and enjoy your well-deserved break!