we consistantly give him a routine of bath, then snack, then brush teeth, then bed.
unless he's really worn out from the day, we fight him almost every night.
2006-07-31 15:03:20 · 5 answers · asked by Empowerment 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
by the way, he won't stay in his room after we put him to bed. we keep putting him back to bed, again he gets out. grrr HELP!
2006-07-31 15:26:34 · update #1
I have had problems with my daughter for a long time and still (she is 4) I have some problems .. What I can try to tell you is what is the snack ? If it has sugar then that could be one issue or just think how long would it take you to fall asleep after eating anything? Another thing is tough love, it is hard for any parent I know but it is key. Let them cry and don't put them in the bed with you please.. It will be a long hard process but just stick to the same thing always cause you give them that little break you will go backwards....I can say that now at least she stays in her bed..took a while but we got that far. She still gets up in the middle of the night sometimes but not as bad as it was...
2006-07-31 16:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by maliksa3782 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could try the "gold star" method. Basically, make a chart and tell him if he gets 5 gold stars IN A ROW, he'll get a whatever--something he really wants. Go over continually the 2 things that will keep him from getting a gold star, for instance, 1. coming out of his room after going to bed, 2. kicking or hitting while being put to bed. Jut make those 2 or 3 rules the things you have problems with.
Mom and Dad show him the chart one morning and talk very excitedly about how great it's going to be. Tell him if he goes to bed like a big boy, he'll get to put a sticker on in the morning, if not, he'll get a sad face (or whatever). Then, through the days, just mention it. Like while eating lunch say "It's going to be so fun to watch you get 5 stars so that you can get that fire truck. And all you'll have to do is not come out of your room and not kick and hit." Then a couple of hours later, say it again, but quiz him--"What are the 2 things you can't do?" Help him learn them and then congratulate and hug him when he gets them right (or even comes close).
Some kids will turn around in about 3 nights, but a friend of mine with a similar situation (child sleeping in their bed) took 11 nights. Bottom line, you have to be consistent with putting him back in bed. Hope this helps.
2006-07-31 22:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by mandrews_2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What my wife and I use to do is just let them cry, or toss and turn, and fight all they want. They will eventually get the hint that they need to go to sleep. Kids like to test their boundaries and if you keep going in to comfort them they will keep doing what they are doing. Just put them to bed and be firm. Either that or get a big rock, and rock them to sleep. just kidding
2006-07-31 22:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by morris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a radio put it on some classical station and see if it works.
2006-07-31 22:26:18 · answer #4 · answered by Tru Talk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the fear of god into him.
2006-07-31 22:25:13 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Nick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋