It is so hard to get my 10 year old son to go to sleep he wants to stay up and watch TV and talk to me. What should I do help me please!!!!!
2006-11-27 14:08:32 · 11 answers · asked by SWEETSTEPH 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
You just need to put your foot down. Even if he doesn't go to sleep, he needs to have a time where he needs to be in his room alone and quiet. Every night.
My son also does not like to go to bed at bedtime. But he doesn't really have a choice. I'm his mom and 9:00 is bedtime. He and Daddy read a book, he gets goodnight hugs and kisses and he goes to bed. He gets up only if he has to use the restroom.
2006-11-27 20:24:56 · answer #1 · answered by CrazyBirdMom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my son, a wind down period usually works. He can't tell time yet so I tell him "It's a half hour until 8:00, settle down and watch T.V. because you're going to bed at 8" Then I tell him he has 15 and 5 minutes left. Then at 8 he knows it's coming. Sometimes I'm selfish too and want him to stay up with me. I just think being consistent works best. Like an hour before, brush teeth, take a bath, ect.. a routine. Then at 8 (or whenever) tell him "It's 8 now you have to go to bed," and walk him in there. Sometimes, if he's putting up a fight, I will say "You don't have to sleep but you have to go to bed" I'll give him a book and leave the nightlight on.
2006-11-27 14:15:24 · answer #2 · answered by Just Amber 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have a night time routine with your child so they know what to expect each night. By 10 he should be doing the routine on his own but since he is not you need to get actively involved.
You should spend time with him as soon as he gets home from school or you from work, depending on what your schedule is, preferably checking to see what kind of homework he has and if he has any questions.
If you are not eating dinner together you should be. This is the time for "how was your day" conversations. He may say, "fine" but eventually if there is something up he will talk to you about it.
There should be a pre-set lights out time and don't wait until that comes to check to see if homework is finished, teeth are brushed etc. Lights out should mean lights out.
Get into a routine, take and active role and be consistent. He'll get it.
Hang in there.
2006-11-27 14:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by barksabit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started a bed time ritual with my son, we start with a bath, teeth brushing, goodnights to the family and a book in bed, then it's lights out. My son is 5 years old and we rarely have bed time issues.
Be consistent in whatever you do, so that he understands you are playing by "mom's" rules.
2006-11-27 14:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by Beatlegirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell him his bedtime then when that time comes turn the tv off. You are the parent. Take control. He will love you for it in the long run.
2006-11-27 14:22:20 · answer #5 · answered by Staci R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
say that the tv broke, then read him a story before his bed time..then sleep with him for alittle, then when you are sure that hes asleep. then leave and do whatever you have to do.
2006-11-27 14:33:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For starters, you could turn off the TV.
2006-11-27 14:12:01 · answer #7 · answered by Bestie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Read a book with him, something that would interest him. This will make him tire and fall asleep faster and still spend quality time with you or also warm cup of milk and some cookies that helps also.
2006-11-27 14:11:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try having him go to sleep earlier, then if you let him stay up until his normal bedtime, to him he stayed up late!
2006-11-27 14:15:07 · answer #9 · answered by jasminemma25 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get off the computer. turn off the tv and walk him to his room. say goodnight, turn off the light and he'll go to bed.
2006-11-27 14:12:08 · answer #10 · answered by iampatsajak 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋