By Lisa Malkiewicz, creator of the award-winning Sleep Fairy relaxation CD for children.

Progressive Relaxation is a fabulous way to help kids calm down and become more receptive to bedtime. Lull your little one by gently calling their attention to different parts of their body and telling that part to relax.

You can add some fun by inviting your child to imagine sparkly fairy dust sprinkling down on them, and every where it touches a tingling feeling of relaxation spreads through their body. Guide them in imagining that fairy dust relaxing their head …and neck …and shoulders. Mention different body parts all the way down to their sweet little piggy toes.

Speak softly and slowly and take the time to nurture them with loving words about their ears that listen so well or their arms that give such good hugs.

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