For years, bedtime was the most stressful part of my day. No matter how early we started or how carefully I planned, evenings always felt chaotic. I've heard the same story from many of the parents I've worked with, and it's understandable. Bedtime is a major emotional transition that most of us were never taught how to navigate. But as a conscious-parenting researcher who has studied over 200 kids , I've noticed a clear pattern: The happiest, most emotionally well-rounded children have parents