6 bonus days of being with mum, is what I'm going with.
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If they are obviously tired, but fighting to stay awake, a short trip in the car usually works in 5-10 minutes. I had a rough bitumen road route all mapped out until it was resurfaced.
I've heard the washer on spin cycle can work, but that is probably for younger ages who can't climb out of a bassinet.
The push to stay awake usually comes from having other people over or some high interest event happening. I black out as many windows as possible and turn off all lights. You can try the same music, prior to bedtime, as a sleep-cue, like a Riff-Raff etc. Try playing a technical monotone podcast or DIY-vid audio, might work.
Sleeping with mum or dad's worn shirts can help, providing a comforting scent etc.
When lying down in the same room, playing a game of "I'm going to get to sleep first" can often start things off on the road to sleepytown.
Good luck zzzz (c:
Firefly
The Expanse
28 Days (zombo series of movies)
Spiral (French police series)
Chefs (French restaurant series)
Build it in a fire-brick tunnel enclosure, with slow release CO2 , or IR light attractant.
Numpty Physics (solve puzzles by drawing lines, physics Sim)
Powder Toy (falling sand game)
Box Stacker (add Tetris pieces to solve physics puzzles)
And I've been getting into the Glitch mini-game in luanti(minetest)
Yes, it is worth getting into video games. Mental quickness, friends, and less Alzheimers are some benefits.
People in this post are making excellent recommendations for quality commercial games.
I can recommend starting out in videogames, by getting into Free Software (Libre) games.
Libre Games cost nothing, have no spyware, and usually have positive, helpful, DIY focused communities.
Here is a post I made that lists a few of my favourite free games on desktop and mobile.
https://lemmy.world/post/20786563
If any on this list are too difficult or hard to set up, just skip.
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Historical note
The Fool's Errand game, from 1987, sold very well with women gamers. Over 50% IIRC.
It is a tricky puzzle game with Tarot Card theming and an excellent sense of humour.
Fool's Errand is not Free Software though, and way out of print. It could probably be emulated on a device that you have, PC or phone.
The one we didn't know we needed!
Love it. (c:
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I have heard from someone else that it can become an addictive sleep primer.
The other tip I forgot, is that they need to be full of food. If they are very tired/irritable and not going down, offer their 3 favourite foods + some milk. After eating their fill, this should trigger a whole bunch of sleepiness.