Bedtime Without Battles

Gentle Routines that Turn Chaotic Evenings into Calm, Predictable Family Time

Bedtime doesn’t have to be a battleground.

In Bedtime without Battles, parenting educator Erin Caldwell — author of the bestselling Calm 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 stick

• Use tone, pacing, and body language to reduce resistance

• Address common roadblocks like fears, sibling conflict, and screen-time overuse

• Build your child’s self-settling skills for long-term independence

• Adjust routines for weekends, travel, or big life changes

With scripts, printable visual aids, and ready-to-use tools, Bedtime without Battles is 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.