What is it about bedtime that makes kids just want to stay up longer? The excuses fly when the lights go out. Jenni Buckley from BabyCenter explains why she can’t ignore these requests. Denying requests to go to the bathroom have not ended well in the past. She understands the need to have a fresh up of water. Sometimes her daughter will ask for a hug or a kiss, want to be tickled, or say “I love you.” She knows that one day when her child is older, she’ll need to beg for this.

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