Child hates bedtime

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Has anyone else had experience with their child finding it difficult when things come to an end, and them really struggling with going to bed/ hating bedtime probably because it's the day ending?! Any tips?! For context she's 5, we've had a consistent routine for years and I've read every single piece of advice online about bedtimes.

I used to say you don’t have to sleep, you can read your books quietly if you want. Reading sent them off to sleep 👊

DS2 went through a phase of it. He's also ADHD so it was easier if he was physically tired enough. I second not forcing sleep - the more we talked about him needing sleep the more he was determined not to sleep! To a young child, sleep is boring, whereas to parents of young children it's a precious commodity!