While it may appear as though your toddler spends his days playing, he is actually working very hard and his life is far from stress-free. As he learns to walk, talk, and climb, he tests his physical strength and cerebral capacity. He's also falling down, banging into things, shocking himself, and injuring himself on a daily basis. And because your child does not yet understand how to roll with the punches or to forgive himself, he is continuously upset and angry with himself. All of this activity is certain to weary a toddler.
If you notice him becoming frustrated with his favorite pastimes or everyday jobs, he is most likely overtired and in need of restorative and peaceful sleep. Physical tiredness, excitement, and tension grow to the point when he loses awareness of being tired. Then, as a parent, it is up to you to assist him in determining how to stop and rest. You may assist him in transitioning from a busy, active, energetic day to a tranquil, quiet, and peaceful night by soothing him into sleep after supper with quiet activities. Coloring a picture, sitting down to watch a favorite yet peaceful video, reading books, singing, quiet bath time play, or singing lullabies together all assist your toddler in disconnecting and winding down. If this is done within the context of a consistent bedtime routine, your child will develop an association with these activities and find them soothing, and he will readily know when bedtime happens.
Additionally, it is critical to unwind with your toddler. If he observes you cleaning the kitchen, gardening outside, or engaging in other active activities in the evenings, he is likely to want to do the same, resulting in a difficult bedtime process for everyone concerned.
