they are driving me and my husband round the bend, they want breakfast?? they are 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 so reasoning isnt an option. and neither are sedatives unfortunately?
2007-02-28 13:29:42 · 13 answers · asked by starburst81 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
this isnt a long term thing they usually sleep all night, just not tonight.
2007-02-28 13:38:12 · update #1
Don't talk to them at all - a little healthy neglect is what is required so that they don't associate this time of night with hugs and games etc. Give them a little bit of milk and a plain biscuit and straight back into bed. You will need to persevere - if they keep trying to get up, put them straight back, but remember, don't talk to them! make them think that this is the most boring thing in the world, make no eye contact - you know the sort of thing.
Good luck!
2007-02-28 13:43:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every parent goes through this you are not alone....it happens!
So I'd suggest that you not let them nap too long in the afternoon so they will be ready to go to bed at a decent time at night.
We always bathed our kids at night, gave them a treat to eat something light...then read them a story sat them on the potty washed hands, brushed teeth......and by that time it was time for them to crawl into bed and they went to sleep....by 8:30pm or 9pm...
The main thing is to have a set time a schedule and follow it everyday so they have certain times to do each thing...and that way everyone gets the proper amount of rest.
If they do wake up at 2am...just give them a sip of water and let them use the bathroom and put them back in bed..and kiss them goodnight keep your voices at a whisper..say.."we must be quiet it's time to sleep so shut your eyes and have sweet dreams"..they will learn that in a few hours when the sun rises it's time to eat breakfast....
Don't give in to them or you all will never be the boss they will try to set the rules....
It's different if they are sick and need special attention but if they are healthy and there are no health problems...you are doing the best for them and for yourselves by keeping them on a reasonable schedule. Good luck!
Mama Jazzy Geri
2007-02-28 13:47:41 · answer #2 · answered by Mama Jazzy Geri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think their sleeping pattern and their eating pattern is what makes them wake up in the middle of the morning..
A short nap in the afternoon will do good and lots of activities before bedtime would make them sleep all night..
Giving them snacks when they woke up would become a habit so it is better to get them back to sleep if they woke up around 2 am... after your mind are set that nothing is to worry about them getting sick or pain.. it is just normal for other parents...
2007-02-28 13:43:19 · answer #3 · answered by Ny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have the right to a peacable home. Your children need to respect that and add to the fun and peace. With my daughter I found a punishment that made it uncomfortable for her personality. each kid needs a different 'level' of harshness or gentlness, depending on how sensitive they are. My daughter gets in trouble for one whiney voice, one bad attitude, one start of an argument. Of course if she is tired or sick or is truely grumpy for a real reaon, then I let it slide.. but if she wants something... she will actaully quit crying and put her anger aside and say 'mommy can I please have this?' wiht a great attitude. It is not about your children driving you around the bend, it is about a structured, peaceful environment which is totally posbbile with kids (with the exception of moments... there is always frustrating moments, lol). But that does not have to be a way of life
2007-02-28 13:40:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
gosh is that the time!!
I looked after three on my own for
quite a while.
it is hard but u just have to remember the golden rules.
if u give them food or drink, try not to engage
with them or stimulate them. if they get excited, ur in trouble. show them outside. even a 3 y/o should be able to understand it is dark and therefore not morning.
do they have separate rooms?? if they do, it is a great help.
good luck and remember u love them so maybe it's not that bad.
hug x
2007-02-28 13:37:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sit them down & explain to them that when the sun comes up it's time to wake up but when the sun goes to bed & the moon comes out it's bedtime for them too. Then show them out of the window that the sun hasn't "woken up" yet either.
Not entirely accurate but it the theory may keep them interested enough to listen to it & remember it.
2007-02-28 13:58:52 · answer #6 · answered by Meeeee! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried to keep them up a little later and giving them a snack before they go to bed?
2007-02-28 13:34:56 · answer #7 · answered by Hope 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just make them stay in bed or tell them there will be consequences. Eventually those aged kids will drift back off to slumber land.
2007-02-28 13:43:51 · answer #8 · answered by X M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put a film or cartoon on for them this normally works
2007-02-28 13:37:44 · answer #9 · answered by colin050659 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Leave them in the dark and tell them to go to sleep.
2007-02-28 13:38:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋