100 Days and Counting: How Jude Built a Calming Bedtime Habit with Stix
Some milestones matter not because they are dramatic, but because of what they represent. For Jude, a 6 year old who has been using Stix as part of his bedtime routine, reaching a 100 day streak is one of those moments. It reflects consistency, growing independence, and a child learning how to wind down in a way that works for him.
Better Bedtimes
When Jude’s mum, Mira, first spoke to us around six months ago, bedtime was a familiar challenge. Like many young children, Jude found it difficult to transition from a busy day into sleep. His body was often still full of energy, and calming down could take time. Stix was introduced as a gentle way to support that transition, and it quickly became part of their nightly routine.
“My youngest is using it fairly consistently now. Most nights. And it does seem to help.”
From early on, Jude gravitated towards particular activities. Lion’s Roar became a favourite, one he returned to regularly. The Affirmations activity also became part of the routine, while Buzzing Bee stood out as an activity that Jude and his mum often enjoyed together because of the repetitive vibrations that come from the Stix Remotes.
Sharing Stix Moments Together
What is especially meaningful is how Jude chose to use Stix. Rather than seeing it as something he had to do alone, he often invited his mum to join him, handing her one of the Stix so they could take part together.
“He often just gives me one so we can kind of do it together. We’d hold one each and join in.”
Those shared moments matter. For children, emotional regulation is closely linked to connection. Doing the activity together helped make bedtime feel safe, predictable, and calm. Over time, Stix became more than a tool. It became a signal that the day was slowing down and that it was time to rest.
Consistency Leads to Real Results
Fast forward to today, and Jude has now used Stix for 100 days in a row.
That consistency is where the real impact lies. Emotional regulation is not something children learn in a single moment. It develops through repeated practice, familiar routines, and tools that children feel confident using. By returning to Stix night after night, Jude has built a calming habit that supports him at one of the most emotionally charged points of the day.
A 100 day streak is not about doing everything perfectly. It is about showing up regularly, building trust in a routine, and giving a child tools they want to reach for. Jude’s streak reflects growing self awareness, independence, and confidence in managing his own emotions. Jude’s story is a reminder that small, consistent moments can add up to meaningful change. Progress does not always arrive loudly. Sometimes, it arrives quietly, one calm night at a time.
