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I tried introducing a bedtime audiobook for my 5-year-old to wind down after a long day. The idea was to replace the usual storybook reading with something less interactive since I’m often wiped out by then. I picked a gentle, narrated fairy tale that lasts about 15 minutes and have been playing it on a speaker by the bed. At first, it seemed like a win - she’d lie still and listen quietly. But now, three weeks in, she’s become obsessed with rewinding and replaying her favorite parts, demanding I pause it exactly where she wants to 'hear it again.' This turns a calm bedtime into a frustrating back-and-forth, and she’s sometimes wide awake long after the story ends. I’ve tried setting a timer and explaining that only one replay per night is allowed, but it just turns into a power struggle. I want this audiobook routine to help her settle down without me needing to be the active storyteller every night, but it’s starting to add stress for both of us. Has anyone else dealt with kids getting too fixated on digital bedtime stories? How do you keep it from turning into a delaying tactic? Would love to hear what worked for you or if you switched to a different method that still feels restful.

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