how do u put 3 and 5 years old to bed when there not even tired i have tried every thing that i can think of?

Answer 1

You simply insist. Our children were always in bed by 7pm at that age. People asked how we did it. Simple, we kept bed time consistent. No changes on weekends or holidays, 7pm. We also would read a story before bed to help settle them. But after the story was over they were expected to lie quietly in their beds until sleep came. Make getting ready a ritual, put on pajamas, wash face, brush teeth, story time, tucked in. Keep it the same. If the children don't behave, withdraw privileges like their favorite TV show the next day, or no Cocoa Puffs for breakfast, etc. Eventually they will realize that you mean business. Consistency is key here. You've got to stick with it until it works.

And by the way, waiting for them to get tired doesn't work. Children can and will go beyond their normal endurance with great frequency. So whether they appear tired or not, I assure you that they actually do need the sleep and will adjust to the earlier bed time.

Answer 2

You really need to monitor what they are doing during the day as far as sleeping, activities, and caffine and other stimulants. With my children, I realized that a late ot extra long nap often ruined a normal bedtime. Also, if the kids didn't get enough outside play time, there was no way they would sleep because they weren't tired. I discovered this early on when I was in college with my first and I had spent the day studying and used the TV as a babysitter. I never let my children have caffine at that age and still rarely do, they are now 9 and 15.

Kids need a routine that signals bedtime and having a nightly ritual will help them understand that it is now time to sleep. What worked for me was to bathe the children after dinner, read a book and let them listen to a story book or classical music on tape -see I really am old :-)

If you have not defined bedtime well or they have not learned to fall asleep by themselves, you may have to do the "cry it out" method mentioned earlier. It can be gut wrenching, but I have found it works after a week or so of consistent application.

Bedtimes can be difficult but they don't have to be. I recommend starting off with a few weeks of bedtime ritual and see if the situation has gotten better. If they haven't learned to fall asleep on their own you will know quickly as they will whine and cry and not stay in thier beds and then you will need to move to more drastic methods--cry it out, no attention, and back to bed with them.

I hope this helps...

Answer 3

You need to get into a routine with them. Maybe an hour before bed give them a warm bath. Read them a book or two and then snuggle with them. Have them make a last trip to the bathroom/last drink et c.. then it is time for lights out. Turn on a night light, say good night and leave the room. If the kids get back up just take them back to their rooms, don't let them stay up with you. They will learn that even if they're not sleepy they still need to stay in bed. Try to keep the same routine every day...don't chage bed time even on weekends.

Answer 4

I'm not suggesting you do this at all. If you choose to do so it's up to you. When I was between 3 and 5, according to my Mom, I was the most wired to the nuts kid in the world. I never wanted to sleep. So she did what the doctor had suggested. She would put 3 drops of brandy in some milk and let me drink it down. In a matter of minutes I was sawing logs. Not sure if I ever woke up with a hangover because I can't remember back that far.

Answer 5

With my 5 year old, I keep him busy until he goes to school in the afternoon. When he gets home we usually have some quiet time reading books or I let him watch some tv (no naps) when it is time for bed he is usually worn out from all the running around and playing he has done all day

Answer 6

Sounds like they are getting naps in the daytime. Try to keep them up during the daytime more. Then after the evening meal, a nice warm relaxing bubble bath for both children. Before dressing them for bed, give them a body massage with lotion to relax them. Also, cut back on any sugar snacks in the afternoon.Sugar and caffeine are things that raise the energy level. No colas or chocolates will help cut back on the energy levels. Also don't let them watch TV after giving the bath. Read to them and get them to relax. It will take patience on your part.

Answer 7

Vodka! haha JUST KIDDING!.........try reading to them and then putting them in bed and turning off the light and closing the door....and don't let them get up or go outta their room for ne thing else...they'll get the hint eventually

Answer 8

sleeping pills or get a bunch of sugar in their system and let them run around in a feild for a few hours..theyll be tired after that

Answer 9

2 photos of liquor ought to deliver you to a BAC of roughly .0.5, so 3 photos could placed you above the criminal cut back of .08 to the place you're legally seen drunk. (BAC consistent with bodyweight while photos are fed on in an identical hour)

Answer 10

this wont help u 2-nite but if its a usual thing dont give them caffiene or candy if u do and start wakin them up early or dont let them sleep as long during mid-day naps