Winning Bedtime: How to Make Evenings Easier for the Whole Family

🎙 Episode 12: Winning Bedtime – How to Make Evenings Easier for the Whole Family
Hosts: Laura Wilson & Alex Wilson
Guest: Stacey Brion, Registered Psychotherapist

Bedtime doesn’t have to be a battleground. In this insightful and practical episode of the Intentional Household podcast, Laura and Alex are joined by renowned Registered Psychotherapist Stacey Brion to tackle one of the most common parenting challenges: bedtime.

Stacey brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation—holding dual master’s degrees in Developmental and Counselling Psychology, with a specialization in complex family dynamics. As both a professional and a mom of three, she offers a compassionate, real-world lens on what truly works when the lights go out.

Together, the trio explores:

🛌 Why bedtime becomes a struggle and the hidden ways parents might unintentionally fuel resistance.
📚 How to build an age-appropriate bedtime routine for kids of different ages (inspired by Laura and Alex’s own 3, 5, and 7-year-olds).
💤 Tools to create a calming evening environment—including mindfulness, sensory input, and storytelling.
🚫 What to do when bedtime turns into a power struggle—and how to set clear yet compassionate boundaries.
💡 Special strategies for neurodivergent children, kids with anxiety, or families navigating co-parenting or blended households.
🔥 Rapid-fire tips for exhausted parents who need bedtime wins… fast.

From dealing with stall tactics (more books, anyone?) to managing sibling dynamics, this episode is filled with actionable advice that can bring peace back to your evenings.

💬 Golden Nugget from Stacey: "Consistency doesn’t mean perfection—it means predictable, safe, and connected moments your child can count on."

If bedtime feels overwhelming in your home, this episode will leave you feeling more confident, empowered, and ready to make small changes that lead to big results.

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📲 Follow along on Instagram @IntentionalHousehold
📧 Looking for personalized support? Connect with Stacey at familytherapyto.com

Let’s win bedtime—together.