The Parent of a 4 1/2 -Year-Old Child Tells the Nurse

The parent of a 4 1/2 -year-old child tells the nurse, "Bedtime is difficult. I can't get my child to bed at night." The nurse and the child's mother discuss options and decide that the best choice would be to:

A) Allow the child to put himself to bed when he is tired.
B) Let the child read in his room until he falls asleep.
C) Establish a bedtime routine and use it consistently.
D) Tire him out with physical activity before bedtime.