EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 20 MIN
Why Is My Toddler Getting the Zoomies Right at Bedtime
from The Responsive Family Sleep Podcast
You know they are tired, and suddenly they just start zooming around the house! Toddlers can be notorious for getting wild right when you want to calm them down for sleep. In this episode, I’m sharing some of the reasons why your toddler might get the sillies right at bedtime. To know where to troubleshoot, you need to know why they are acting the way they are. I talk you through some of the common reasons including:Over stimulated/dysregulatedNot enough movement later in the dayNot tired/too early bedtime Needing more connection (and acting wild is the best way they are getting it)Testing boundaries Connect with Kim Grab a free sleep myth busting guide and learn more about working with Kim: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/Instagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dcFacebook: facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdc
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You know they are tired, and suddenly they just start zooming around the house! Toddlers can be notorious for getting wild right when you want to calm them down for sleep. In this episode, I’m sharing some of the reasons why your toddler might get the sillies right at bedtime. To know where to troubleshoot, you need to know why they are acting the way they are. I talk you through some of the common reasons including: Over stimulated/dysregulatedNot enough movement later in the dayNot tired/to...
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