I have 4 kids - Briana(she is 10 years),George(7),Alisa(5) and Michael(1).Briana takes Michael easy to the bed(he is still a baby),but she cannot convince Alisa to go to bed either(and George isn't sleeping at noon,but he is bigger).At that time I'm at work and Briana takes care of the kids during the day.How can I convince Alisa that sleeping at noon is good for her health?
2006-07-26 06:06:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
You leave your 10 year old to watch 3 kids while you are at work. Are you insane, if I knew where you lived I would be calling CPS, that is neglect at best!
2006-07-26 06:10:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't convince a 5 yr old of anything. Their brains havn't developed the ability to use logic. If she isn't tired she won't want to sleep but you may be able to get her to spend quiet time on her bed or a comfortable place. Make sure she has a favorite toy,blanket or book to keep her busy but define the rules that she has to stay in that place and be quiet for a set amount of time. A small egg timer where she can see it will tell her when she can get up. She may fall asleep if the pressure is off to do so. If she doesn't sleep it won't harm her health, it may make her cranky but there will be no physical effects.
2006-07-26 14:15:39 · answer #2 · answered by SUZANNE O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Young kids shouldnt have to be convinced of anything. They should be told. I am the liberal mother of a 20 year old who didnt like naps either. The problem was that i was letting her choose and i negotiated with her. THAT was my problem. Children need limitations and they need to be TOLD what to do so they know we are in CHARGE and we are here to tell them what is right and wrong, not try to convince them like its open for debate. People are too permissive these days. Lay them down for a nap and dont let them do anything except lay there. After a few times of restful laying, they will start falling asleep by themselves. UNLESS they are getting 9 or 10 hours sleep at night, then NO ONE would want a nap or need one.
2006-07-26 13:14:16 · answer #3 · answered by lisamacuser 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all she is 10 yrs old, she didn't give birth to the kids & it isn't her responsibility to take care of YOUR kids. She is too young for that. Let her be a child for goodness sakes. Hire a sitter!The reason she cannot convince her sister to take a nap is because she is still a child herself & what child is gonna take orders from her sibling. I know I never would.
2006-07-26 13:23:50 · answer #4 · answered by mamabens 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want your toddler to take that nap it would be good to wake her up @ seven in the morning probably the time you are leaving for work. that is how i got my babies to take that long awaited nap or take her a bath right before you try to lay her down.oh and my mom sometimes gave my kids some lettuce water. you boil some water with lettuce and give to them and they fall asleep well it help mine . you can sweeten it up with sugar or honey but dont you thinkthat 10 year old of yours is a little bit too young to be taking care for all those kids mainly for that 1 year old
2006-07-26 13:18:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleeping during the day isn't necessary for a child's health, but it is good for the parents watching them. It will probably just make her go to bed earlier at night.
2006-07-26 13:11:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cant belive your making your 10 yr. old play mama! I think you should hire a sitter.Your just not to smart did you start having kids at 15 or something?
2006-07-26 13:14:00 · answer #7 · answered by mrs.answer all 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe your leaving your 10 yr old to care for your 7,5 and 1 yr old children. She's way too young for all that responsibility by herself. Very sad.
2006-07-26 13:12:49 · answer #8 · answered by bsmart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋