how to teach a child to sleep
Establishing a Good Bedtime Routine. 1  1. Determine how much sleep your child needs. 2  2. Create a bedtime schedule. 3  3. Work with your child to create the evening schedule.  4. Be willing to adjust the schedule as your child 1  grows. 5. Schedule disliked activities for as early as possible.  6. Give your child a heads-up as bedtime approaches.