Other things that may be contributing to bedtime battles are hunger, a too - short or too - stimulating bedtime
routine, a too - late
nap, over-tiredness, or even just not being tired that
early in the evening.
To address nightmares, we must first work to improve their sleep
routines (
napping as appropriate,
earlier bed times), and we can take steps to change their diet to avoid foods that may affect sleep.
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He has adjusted back to his daytine
routine pretty well... he's waking from
naps early, so I'm going to try your suggestion of shortening his wake time.