Oh, my dear parents! I know that this time of year, as we ease headfirst into the festive season, feels less like a gentle slide and more like being strapped to the front of a very enthusiastic, carol-singing sleigh. There's so much joy, of course, but it’s often accompanied by that dreaded feeling of routine chaos . You know it well: the late parties, the endless supply of sweet treats, the travelling, and the resulting bedtime meltdowns that leave you seriously considering hiding in the utility cupboard with a family-sized bag of crisps. I’ve spent some time looking into exactly why this period seems to utterly dismantle your little one’s routine, particularly for children aged three to ten . It turns out, it's not just "being tired." It’s a full-on scientific and psychological conflict. Here’s a practical look at the 'Holiday Chrono-social Conflict' and a simple, three-tiered framework to help you win the battle for peaceful bedtimes.
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