u/jgerbs27

bedtime has been literal combat lately. my kid just wont stay in bed and by 9pm im usually hiding in the kitchen just trying to breathe.

i saw a video a while back about using a visual anchor for kids who cant shut their brains off, so i bought one of those galaxy projectors on a whim. i honestly thought it would just be another distraction, but man... turning the lights off and having the slow nebula moving on the ceiling actually worked.

they just laid there watching it and fell asleep without a meltdown. im not saying its a permanent fix, but having 30 mins of silence tonight feels like a total luxury.

has anyone else used sensory lights like this? does the novelty wear off or is this a legit long term thing?