Why Toddlers Fight Bedtime (and What Actually Helps)

Bedtime with toddlers can feel relentless - the stalling, the
getting out of bed again and again, the early mornings, and that
constant pull between meeting your child’s needs and desperately
needing a moment to yourself. In this 10-minute Parent Unplugged
highlight, parenting coach Charis Halsall speaks with child sleep
specialist Gemma Coe about what’s really going on beneath toddler
sleep struggles - and how to respond without power struggles or
unrealistic expectations. Together, they explore: Why toddlers
resist bedtime (and why “7 till 7” often isn’t realistic) How
routines and visual cues can make bedtime feel fairer What to do
when children keep getting out of bed Early waking, dropped naps,
and changing sleep needs Holding your child’s hand to fall asleep -
when it helps and when it can backfire Separation anxiety, night
terrors, and co-sleeping How parents can balance their child’s
sleep needs with their own wellbeing A calm, honest conversation
for parents who want realistic sleep support - without blame,
pressure, or rigid rules.