Graduate Program
Clinical Psychology
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Semester of Degree Completion
2012
Thesis Director
Unknown
Thesis Committee Member
Wesley Allan
Thesis Committee Member
Unknown
Abstract
Establishment of a consistent bedtime routine is often recommended to parents of toddlers. Few studies have investigated the efficacy of implementing a bedtime routine, without additional behavioral intervention. Sixty-one parents and their toddler (ages 18- 48 months, n = 61) were given written information regarding a positive bedtime routine to examine the effects on bedtime-resistance and improving parent mood. This study found that institution of a consistent nightly bedtime routine with non sleep-disordered toddlers may improve some aspects of bedtime resistance (i.e., calling out), increase sleep duration during the night, and improve parent's negative mood. However, there was no change in sleep latency, difficult bedtime behavior, and night waking.
Recommended Citation
Osterloo, Mallory, "Effects of positive bedtime routines on sleep in toddlers" (2012). Masters Theses. 1043.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/1043
