My son has always slept in the same room as me because he never had his own room. Now he has his own room and he wont sleep in it, he would rather sleep in the livingroom floor infront of the t.v.
2006-09-04 17:44:15 · 24 answers · asked by cindy 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Here are some tips for parents seeking to encourage independent sleeping from guest panelist Dr. Elizabeth Goff, pediatrician with ABC Family Pediatricians, Trexlertown:
Focus on getting the child to go to sleep alone the first time. The rest of the night will probably fall into place.
Allow enough time for calming activities. Avoid physical play, scary movies or the news, or other activities that stimulate kids, such as visiting after dinner. Kids don't shut off like light switches.
Establish a routine -- if not a set schedule --for bedtime. For example, include brushing teeth, taking a bath, having a snack, getting into pajamas, playing a video game, having a bedtime story or song, saying prayers, receiving a back massage or hugs and kisses from a parent, turning out the light, saying goodnight.
Tell the child he or she doesn't have to shut his or her eyes right away once he or she gets into bed. Allow him to read or listen to calming music through headphones or play a video game in bed for awhile if it eases sleep. Sit with a child if he or she has trouble falling asleep.
Offer reassurances and read a story while sitting by the bed and/or make physical contact. As time goes on, move the chair farther away, such as across the room or out in the hall. If the child awakes during the night, repeat the bedtime routine. As an alternative, provide blankets or a sleeping bag on your bedroom floor so the child can go there without crawling in bed with you.
Encourage occasional changes of bedtime scenery. Have the child occasionally stay with a babysitter at bedtime or be put to bed at the home of grandparents or other relatives to help him or her see that sleep can come in many settings.
2006-09-04 20:03:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He likes to sleep in front of the T.V because it's a distraction for him.. When he watches TV he doesn't have to think about not having you in the same room with him. You have to set some ground rules, remember you are the parent! Bed time should be a relaxing moment for the both of you, read him a story/ talk about his day. Before ya know it he will be out like a light. Then you can finally relax. God Bless and good luck!!!!
2006-09-04 17:50:18 · answer #2 · answered by Not Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will be a hard habit to break since he is used to not sleeping in his own room.
Does he have a tv in his bedroom? Does he have a night light?
Do you make it a big deal if he sleeps in his own room?
Try rewarding him with little things when he sleeps in his own room at the end of the week.
It will take time for him to get used to doing this but after time he will become used to it.
Trust me, been there done that. Good luck
2006-09-04 17:48:27 · answer #3 · answered by melhtims 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He's doing this because sleeping in his own room makes him feel isolated and alone. This happens more than you think. The solution could be as simple as giving him a night light, or tucking him in with a story each night to make him feel a little more at ease. It'll take a few nights to get use to, but eventually his fear of being alone will be put to rest.
2006-09-04 17:55:45 · answer #4 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a movie I saw once or twice. Does he hear any voices coming from the TV? Did you see The Ring? A tv in his room makes more sense to get him used to his room. Maybe a vcr with his favorite movie? Some tv's have a sleep timer on them.
2006-09-04 17:52:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to explain to him why he needs to sleep in his own room. Maybe get him one of those nature sounds clocks in his room since he might not be able to fall asleep without the noise. If he keeps getting out of bed, then you need to wake him up and put him back in bed, then in the morning explain to him that he can't keep getting up. It might take a couple weeks, but he will learn to stay in his room. Also, you might think about unplugging the tv or putting a parental lock on it so he can't just get up and watch tv.
2006-09-04 17:47:14 · answer #6 · answered by Rawrrrr 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
now that your son has his own room you need to put his TV in there with the sleep timer on as he will be more comfortable away from you try this as it really worked for my son also try a night light. good luck to you and your son.
2006-09-04 17:51:53 · answer #7 · answered by tracytracyspikes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait till he's asleep and put him in his room and keep doing it.Explain to him that he needs to sleep in his own room,but ask him why won't he do it.Be caring and loving he is 7yrs old.It's a habit he has to break before he turn into a mommies boy.
2006-09-04 17:51:33 · answer #8 · answered by master_der_man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try placin a tv in the room or a nightlight
or sleep in the room for a few nights on the floor
2006-09-04 17:49:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He's 7. Insist that he sleep in his own bed in his own room. You are the mother. You make the rules, not just suggestions.
2006-09-04 17:47:07 · answer #10 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋