Once again unto the Kit sleep-training breach. Or solitude training, rather, because—as the child sleep specialist told us—Kit doesn't have a sleep problem, Kit has a being-alone problem. I've often said that the biggest downside of a 3:1 parent:child ratio is that there's always someone right there, and we have to consciously make space for Kit to be alone, which they often don't want to be. Add in the need for a bit more supervision and assistance because of their mobility challenges, plus a year of pandemic isolation, and you get some very close attachment. We've spent the last couple of months encouraging solitary playtime and getting Kit used to the idea that we might say no when they ask for time with us, and now it's time for the next step.

( Four nights with various challenges )