If your kids aren’t sleeping through the night, you’ve probably already tried everything: white noise machines, lullabies on repeat, maybe even a stuffed animal with more personality than you’d like to admit. But here you are, awake again, googling “how to get kids to sleep.” Let’s chat about it\u2014because sometimes, knowing you’re not alone in the nighttime chaos is half the battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Repeat after me: \u201cMy child\u2019s inability to sleep is not a reflection of my worth as a mom.\u201d It\u2019s just a tough season, one that can feel endless but, trust me, it will end<\/strong>. Maybe not tonight, maybe not tomorrow, but eventually, the sandman will grace your house again\u2014he\u2019s just taking his sweet time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, on a practical note, one of the first things to remember is that sleep is a learned habit, and like any habit, it takes time and consistency. You\u2019re training your child not just to fall asleep but to stay asleep, and let\u2019s be real\u2014it\u2019s a marathon, not a sprint. This isn\u2019t just about <\/strong>them<\/em><\/strong> learning to sleep, but also about <\/strong>you<\/em><\/strong> learning to adjust your expectations<\/strong>. Rome wasn\u2019t built in a day, and your child\u2019s sleep schedule isn\u2019t going to magically fix itself after one night of perfect sleep hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s something uniquely maddening about being awake at 3 a.m. for the third time, running on fumes. And it\u2019s in these moments that you need God the most.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead of counting sheep (or hours until dawn), try counting your blessings\u2014or, lift up a prayer for patience, for peace, for that deep well of strength that God can give us. There\u2019s something about inviting God into the hard moments that transforms them. The Bible tells us, \u201cHe gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might\u201d (Isaiah 40:29, WEB). So, next time you’re up, whisper a prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s okay if you skip a night of reading that one careworn picture book for the hundredth time. Instead, maybe take five minutes before bed to pray over your child. Ask God to give them rest, not just physically, but in their little hearts too. Trust that he\u2019s watching over your family\u2014yes, even at 2 a.m. when you’re both wide awake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep the faith, lean on God (and coffee), and know that this season won\u2019t last forever. Hang in there, mama. You\u2019ve got this!\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ah, the elusive full night’s sleep\u2014the Holy Grail of parenting, right? If your kids aren’t sleeping through the night, you’ve probably already tried everything: white noise machines, lullabies on repeat, maybe even a stuffed animal with more personality than you’d like to admit. 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Prayer can be your lifeline<\/strong> during these long nights. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lastly, don\u2019t be afraid to let go of the \u201cperfect\u201d bedtime routine. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The bottom line: You\u2019re doing great<\/strong>, and sleep will come. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n