2006-10-08 09:54:01 · 8 answers · asked by ianlornaron 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Toddlers are just learning to interact with the world around them, and to assert themselves... They are testing the thier limits and your rules.... They are worried they will miss something when they are asleep, so they fight sleep until they simply can't fight anymore...
I found putting my toddlers to bed and telling them they were allowed to stay awake as long as they wanted but they had to remain in bed worked great... They had permission to remain awake in bed and soon grew bored laying there with nothing to do.. No toys, books, flashlights, nothing just them and boredom... The first night takes about 40-45 minutes before they finally gave up and went to sleep then less and less time...
By telling them they can stay awake you are taking away the "I am defying you" incentive... When you are allowed to do something it's much less exciting to do... By limiting them to being in bed with nothing to play with... You are creating an enviroment they grow bored with quickly... bored = sleep...
A bit of reverse psychology but it worked....
2006-10-08 16:47:35 · answer #1 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of melatonin (a naturally occuring substance) can be a problem with some children - they don't recognise night from day - possible to have melatonin prescribed if this is big problem. Perhaps too much stimulation too near to bedtime - warm bath and warm drink/story always worked for me.
2006-10-08 16:56:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause there is too much going on to miss a minute of it. Its common. They don't want to sleep cause they think if they sleep something might happen and they won't see it.
2006-10-10 10:13:48 · answer #3 · answered by exotic69n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they like to see and be involved in everything around them, they love exploring and learning, i take my little ones out to play alot through the day,they get plenty of supper and a nice warm bath, then they sleep like logs. they wake up so refreshed.
2006-10-09 00:52:51 · answer #4 · answered by nicky l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with my son he fought sleep because he was afraid he was going to miss out on doing something fun
2006-10-08 17:01:53 · answer #5 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is so exciting to them at this age, they are afraid that they may miss something!
2006-10-08 18:23:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they know that when they're asleep they won't be learning, an interest they lose all too soon!
2006-10-08 17:18:01 · answer #7 · answered by alfie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're frightened of missing something.
2006-10-08 16:58:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋