2007-01-22 04:45:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
follow the supernanny method just keep putting him back in his room get him a stuffed animal that glows and a cd player to play soft low music at night my son loves his glow e bear and soft music but im still having a hard time making it through the night completly i always end up in his bed and him in mine with my husband he will be 5 in may and i really hope once he gets in kindegarden with no nap things will change but if you keep consistant with it and keep telling him hes a big boy and maybe use a sticker chart and a reward for sleeping in thier all month it may work
2007-01-22 04:54:50 · answer #1 · answered by roxylee27 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to get lonely when I was a kid too, you know! I had a nightlight for a long time, and when I lived next to a road the curtains would always be open a bit to let in some light. Check on him once or twice after he's been put to bed, also. It'll let him know that you're still around and keeping an eye on him. Does he have a cuddly toy that's special to him? If not, maybe buy him one. Something to cuddle is immensely comforting. But really, it's something every child has to grow out of. For a long time my sister and I both liked to go and sleep in our mother's bed if we got lonely or had a bad dream. It wasn't that often, but sometimes kids just need a hug at night. Seriously, when he grows up a bit he isn't going to want to share mum and dad's bed anymore. It's just not cool. =P
2007-01-22 08:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by Emily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked a very similar question not too long ago. I have the same problem with my 5 year old. Sometimes he just sneaks in and sleeps on a blanket on my floor with a bunch of pillows. He doesn't even try to wake me up because he know i will bring him back to his bed. He has an older brother and sometime he sleeps with him but he still wakes up and comes to my room. i don't know what to. I am sure it is just a phase though. Good Luck.
2007-01-22 06:29:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lonely? If he were asleep, he wouldn't be lonely - sounds bored. Be firm and state that he will go to sleep in his own room and keep sending him back there. Be consistant and firm. Loose the afternoon nap and keep him active after dinner, then a warm bath, just before bedtime.
2007-01-22 05:05:58 · answer #4 · answered by GP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install a night light, play some soft soothing music and leave the door ajar (open a little). How long ago did you place him in his own room..... Children should only be in their parent's room up until they turn 1.
2007-01-22 05:08:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explain to him a good night sleep helps him grow big and strong. Let him know how often you check on him. Give rewards or praise him everytime he sleeps in his room.
2007-01-22 05:38:15 · answer #6 · answered by Angela L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep putting him back into his own bed. You might try getting him a larged stuffed animal to sleep with. One that is about his size.
2007-01-22 19:04:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you let this go on, it's a bad precedent.
The child is manipulating you, watch Super Nanny a few times.
She has some good advice and strategies for dealing with the
behavior of children who manipulate.
What is happening essentially is they train you to give in...
It's a slippery slope once they get their way.
2007-01-22 04:55:16 · answer #8 · answered by Lt. Dan reborn 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my daughter tried that with me as well. i make her sleep in her room, shes 9 now, but we instituted a policy, if she sleeps in her room all night during the week, she can sleep on the couch on the weekends. It works for us.
2007-01-22 04:49:24 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try a bear or put one of those speaking picture frames in his room or i know this sounds strange but a monitor might help and leave the door open
2007-01-22 12:08:39 · answer #10 · answered by arkariansgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋