Bedtime Without Battles: Gentle Routines that Turn Chaotic Evenings into Calm, Predictable Family Time

Bedtime doesn’t have to be a battleground.InBedtime without Battles, parenting educator Erin Caldwell — author of the bestsellingCalm in the Crowd— gives you a complete, compassionate toolkit for creating peaceful evenings your whole family can count on.Whether your child resists bedtime, stalls with “one more” requests, or struggles to settle after a busy day, these gentle, practical routines will help you replace frustration with connection. You’ll learn how to:Create predictable, calming bedtime steps that actually stickUse tone, pacing, and body language to reduce resistanceAddress common roadblocks like fears, sibling conflict, and screen-time overuseBuild your child’s self-settling skills for long-term independenceAdjust routines for weekends, travel, or big life changesWith scripts, printable visual aids, and ready-to-use tools,Bedtime without Battlesis more than advice — it’s a guide you can use night after night.Perfect for parents of toddlers through tweens, this book will help you end each day with less stress and more connection.Read more