Common bedtime routines (IMAGE) Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Caption Most parents polled report having a bedtime routine for their child. Having a consistent bedtime routine helps make the nighttime transition smoother, experts say. Credit Sara Schultz, University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.