A 2-year-old has trouble going to bed at night.The parents ask what can be done to help with the transition to bed each evening.Which of the following would be the nurse's best response?

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Reading a book to the child just before bedtime each night can help establish a routine and create a calming environment before bed. This can help the child transition to bedtime more easily. Letting the child cry themselves to sleep or allowing them to fall asleep while playing can create negative associations with bedtime and may make it more difficult for the child to fall asleep in the future. Similarly, playing a video at bedtime can overstimulate the child and make it more difficult for them to relax and fall asleep.

A 2-Year-Old Has Trouble Going to Bed at Night