How do you deal with a child who does not like to eat or sleep?

Question

I'm talking average bedtimes of 11.30pm and frequest skipping of meals.

Answer 1

i dont know im having the same problem with my2 yr old. he refuses to go to bed at a decent time and he wants to eat everything that hes not supposed to. i take him outside and let him run all day and he still won't go to sleep a good time(mind you he don't take naps anymore) good luck just know someone else is going through the same thing

Answer 2

The important thing is to stick strongly with routine. Young children have a hard time eating large amounts of food at once, it can be more effective to continuously offer food through out the day.
Don't let them drink large amounts of fluids directly before or during diner as fluids can leave them filling full...but make sure you have a little something to wash down food, and do keep them well hydrated though out the day If you sit down for diner and child can't finish, let him burn off some energy then call them back from play to try again (with the same food). Don't give in and offer stuff they will over stuff they should eat)....Try avoiding late day naps, and particularly long naps. Keep your bed time early and consistent. in the beginning try staying int the room with the child, rubbing the back, or something soothing (some children resist their own urge to sleep) To dull outside distracting sounds try a low volumed talk radio station (music lulls people in and out of sleep) This will also often times keep them asleep later in the morning insuring you a later sleep.

Answer 3

How old is your child? You may want to make sure she has activity during the day. Do you know what she/he likes? Turn the lights out and lay down with her/him for a while.

Answer 4

hey sounds normal to me. aounds like my 14 month old son he skips meals but he normaly goes to bed more like 1-2am and gets up at 7am with my husband

Answer 5

take him to a doctor....see if something might wrong...