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 consistent routine and promote relaxation before sleep. Letting the child cry herself to sleep or fall asleep while playing can create negative associations with bedtime and disrupt healthy sleep patterns. Allowing the child to watch a video at bedtime on a television in the child's room can also disrupt healthy sleep patterns and interfere with falling asleep.

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