baby sitting!!!
2007-08-24 05:58:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
lay down with them till they fall asleep. let them know everything is alright and they will see mommy and daddy when they wake up.
mother of 2,5,7yr old
2007-08-24 06:09:08 · answer #1 · answered by babygirl23282003 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
turn off all the lights, get in the big bed, and lay down with them, no talking,
i ususally do one at a time because its faster that way.
and then one will wake up earlier than the other
i uses this time for alone time with each child
giving them special attention
If you could have you wife sit in a room with the tv on a boring station, that isn't too bright
(CSI is good for that)
its quiet and kinda like setting the mood
while you try and make the little one go to sleep
, after he falls asleep then start with the other one
9 pm is a good sleep time or 8:30
good luck
Meg
2007-08-24 06:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a bath before bed. Not with bubbles and toys, thats too much stimulation. Lower lights throughout the house and make sure to turn OFF the TV.
2007-08-24 06:04:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
soft music helps, so does having a competition between the 2. Tell them you are going to see which of the two can keep their eyes closed the longest. Expect a little peeking, but just remind them gently to keep them closed. That with soft music might help put them out.
2007-08-24 06:30:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anna S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay them down in their parents' bed and dim the lights. Yawn a lot because yawning is contagious and it will cause the kids to yawn and get tired. Tell them to close their eyes. Read them some stories in a very soft and soothing voice. Keep reading for about 30 to 45 minutes, progressively letting your voice get softer. That should put them out.
2007-08-24 06:03:23 · answer #5 · answered by Go Bears! 6 · 4⤊ 3⤋
put your foot down, they're testing you because your not their parent so they feel they don't have to really listen to you. lay them in the bed and tell them not to move, to go to sleep and make sure they don't moveif they want something to drink put it in their cups and keep them in the bed don't give them an excuse to get up they'll fall asleep
all else fails tire them out by letting them run around in the backyard or something like that
2007-08-24 06:10:04 · answer #6 · answered by Kadachi 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I do this with mine.....
Get them to chase each other around a table! They will do this for atleast a half an hour, guaranteed. Then give them something
heavy to eat. It works everytime for me. Plus it's great exercise.
2007-08-24 06:06:15 · answer #7 · answered by Goddess Amore 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
let kids play outside/park, chase them all around the yard & wear them out playing. then it's time to eat, bath they will have a hard time staying awake. the key is to wear them out from playing.
2007-08-24 06:11:48 · answer #8 · answered by wac111 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a belt. Or, alternatively, razor wire. Make sure the marks are hard to see.
2007-08-24 06:16:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
take them outside and wear them out a 4 year old doesnt really need a nap
2007-08-24 06:02:04 · answer #10 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋