I have 3 kids, 2 boys and 1 girl. Everynight my husband and I put our kids to bed. We do the tell a story or read a book, tuck them in and all that. Then we tell them to stay in there bed and go to sleep. It never fails that everynight they get up and beg for something; he called me a name or I need a drink ,oh wait I have to tell you something. We have tried everything putting them back to bed and not saying anything. Takeing toys away. We are just about to lose our minds. Our daughter never does this only the boys. Please Help Us!!!
2007-01-22 14:47:13 · 12 answers · asked by laladjd 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
It kind of makes you want to staple their pajamas to the bed doesn't it? It is a proven fact that there is a chemical in milk, turkey, and apples that promotes healthy sleeping. Give them a "snack" before bed and that may help. Also if you will take them for a walk before they get ready for bed it makes them tired. Also (yes it sounds weird) but if they get out of bed when you ask them not to, stand them up facing toward the wall with their noses barely touching it. Don't let them move at all while they are standing there. It makes them so tired after five minutes they are begging for bed!!!
2007-01-22 14:59:06 · answer #1 · answered by Deb 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope this will help.I watched THE NANNY and there was a couple with the same problem.They continued for a few nights to keep putting the kids back in their beds.It took them 45 minutes! Yet, at the end of a few days,the kids went to bed.It is about letting them know firmly but not crazily that you are in control and they are not.How long have you simply put them back into the bed and said something like "It is time for you to sleep". Even if it takes you and your husband an hour, for three nights-wouldn't it be worth it? I know you probably wanted a magic potion! I wish I could give it!Consistency and not losing your cool
2007-01-22 15:00:50 · answer #2 · answered by gia b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm no longer a ascertain yet (from a 22 12 months previous dental student), yet I undergo in concepts that i'd continually bypass to mattress at round 8:00pm or 8:30 pm in the course of the week till seventh grade, yet i become also so studios, and my mom would make me do rather some homework (i'm satisfied she did) and question me the finished questions of the properly of the financial ruin, or maybe make her personal inquiries to make advantageous i'd get an A. besides, enable's no longer stray, i imagine 7pm is somewhat early, even though it will be completely positive in case you may lead them to sleep through the time that is 8:00 or 8:30. You sound like an invaluable mommy, and that i'm advantageous your daughters will strengthen as a lot as be sensible human beings raised through a sensible mom.
2016-10-15 23:28:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, My parents use to beat my ***, But since I swore never to do that to my kids, I came up with my own thing, It may not work for you but it did for me, I took a Radio in the room, And turned on the kids favorite music( not loud ) just so they could hear it, I told them as long as they would stay in the bed and were quite I would leave it on, If they got up I would take it out, They would fall asleep listening to it, Then I would go in the room and turn it off before I went to bed, Worked like a charm, Hope it works for you, Good luck..
2007-01-22 14:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
With my kids when they get out of bed, I listen to their first story/complaint whatever then take them back to bed and tell them its bedtime and they need to sleep and I dont want to hear another word. They can tell me in the morning. If they get out again I point to the bedroom and dont say anything, I follow them in after a few minutes if they ahvent settled down and tell them that if they come out again or I hear anyone being silly I will take away their lamp. They stay in bed after that.
2007-01-22 16:13:03 · answer #5 · answered by Monkey Magic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay my parents have the exact same problem but what keeps them in bed is buy a whole bunch of recorder cassettes, the ones with stories and then they will stay entertained listening to the story and eventually fall asleep make sure its a good story
2007-01-22 15:02:06 · answer #6 · answered by abby_borg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well do you have a night light in there room that has always helped me.Sit them down one evenig and explain to them that when it is Bed time they are expected to stay ther that this is your time to unwind after a hard day and it is your time to spend with Dad.
2007-01-22 14:57:33 · answer #7 · answered by Dew 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually sit there until they fall asleep so they won't get up or come up with anything to say like he called me ___ and try giving them water or milk so they can't say they are thirsty
2007-01-22 14:57:17 · answer #8 · answered by just bored 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try rewarding them with stickers for staying in bed
2007-01-22 16:46:50 · answer #9 · answered by mmshall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i decided to stay with them until they were asleep.
it works great. just lie down with the kids until t hey are asleep
then sneak out.
2007-01-22 14:55:27 · answer #10 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋