Sleep and rest are so important for the whole family and Goodtimer is a great tool to use in addition to a small digital clock (or watch) to encourage your kids to stay in bed until a certain time.  The first step is to set a clear house rule of what time they can start their day, so everyone is on the same page.  Explain to the kids, “If you aren’t sleeping you need to be resting.” Then choose a time for them to be able to get up and out of their rooms that works for you, but let’s say 6am is the goal for now.  What you will do is take a small sticky note with the number 6 and place it right by the clock where they can easily see it from bed. You will have to remind your kids that they are able to get up and leave their bedroom when the hour number matches the 6 on the sticky note. Keeping Goodtimer in their rooms at night not only provides a great night light, but also a constant reminder they are earning good time if they remain in their rooms until the digital clock reflects the goal time to start the day.  Should the kids come out of their room before the goal time, you will need to remind them by saying “Listen, remember this is a house rule, and the Goodtimer will have to be turned over if you are out of your bed before the clock says 6.” We’ve had Goodtimer families use this strategy and found that it worked for them. Naturally this may take some time, especially with children who are still learning number recognition.