Sorry I'm a couple days late on my article this week... I was on a short summer driving trip and came home with two sick kids! Being a mom is all about multi-tasking and flexibility!

Speaking of flexibility...if your family is like mine, school year bedtimes went out the window as long as summer sunshine was still shining through. Regarding kids and bedtimes, here's the latest article from the Early Childhood site at BellaOnline.com.

Should Young Children Have Bedtimes?
There is often controversy over whether young children should have regular and/or early bedtimes. Here's some issues to consider in deciding what works for your child and your family need.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art4272.asp

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