My daughter has always been good to go to bed, she has a story or two in her bedroom and normally falls asleep during. I read to her one night then my husband reads to her the next which has been fine. All of a sudden she insists that she needs me to read the story everynight. When I explain that its daddy's turn she says ok then when he takes her up to her room, she tells him she needs mummy or I don't like my bed; bedroom. What can I do to rectify this. My husband is gutted that she's reacting to him in this way. Would be grateful of any tips, ideas. Thanks
2007-12-18 09:13:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Kids will do anything for attention, "i Need a drink" "I heard a Noise", as other have said you need to stick to your routine, and ignore the distractions. It can be difficult for the first few nights getting back to the routine, but it certainly pays off in the long run!!
2007-12-18 20:24:02 · answer #1 · answered by Ж DITA Ж 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We always do bed time rituals as a family. It doesn't matter who reads the book, we all sit down together. I would suggest taking the 10 minutes or so it takes to have both of you there. She can sit on your lap while Dad reads or something like that. Kids go through phases, at least mine have, with the parent they want to be with. Right now it is Dad, Dad, Dad, because I have been on partial bed rest and Dad can do more than mom.
2007-12-18 09:25:12 · answer #2 · answered by nanners454 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have plenty time to spend along with her on a daily basis? babies want high quality one on one. additionally, is there battling in her life? possibly she desires extra peace. Is college a secure place for her? Does the fiancee manage her suitable? What approximately soothing instrumental song enjoying for her at bedtime. i ask your self whether she feels disregarded. while did she start up crying each and every night? while the fiancee moved in or once you moved to the hot house? Is she hungry or thirsty? Does she have any actual concern? the place do you flow after she is going to sleep? Do you reside interior the home? If she has any reason to think of you will depart her then she would be waiting to possibly save crying. She desires convenience and secure practices. My babies used to cry alot while i replaced into below a lot of stress and my husband and that i weren't at peace with our life's direction. they did no longer fairly start to sleep properly until my husband and that i've got been at peace and pleased with our lives. good luck and can you detect help on your want. positioned the enormous rocks in first. Like. God. You and your daughter's relationship. whether you're able to be living collectively without being married. And regardless of is relatively significant to God. Then possibly thoughts can start to point.
2016-11-03 23:39:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your child is clinging more to you than to your husband. It's normal, and neither of you should get offended. If you spend more time with her than her dad, she may just want you there. Also, little girls especially seem to cling to one parent or another at different phases of their lives. In a couple of years, she'll be all about dad for the next 5 to 7 years on average.
2007-12-18 09:32:14 · answer #4 · answered by Allison P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids will always play one parent off against the other-it's just attention seeking and she knows she is stirring up trouble.So you just say daddy/mommy is reading tonight and then if she starts playing up you can give her the choice-either mommy/daddy reads or she gets no story..
kids respond really well given a choice..it works well in all situations..if she feels she has the upper hand,not realising you are in control.. do you want to wear this or that? do you want to eat this or that? do you want to go to the park or stay home etc..
give it a try, best of luck
2007-12-18 09:26:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know about tips but I know that my daughter started this when she was 4. Mostly because she liked the way i read better. we used to switch off every other night as well, then when she started asking for me and it hurt his feelings we decided to put her to bed together. I read the story and then daddy and our daughter say their prayers together and he tucks her in.
2007-12-18 09:20:45 · answer #6 · answered by mjoy2685 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell her you love her, but she isnt going to always get her way, its time to go to bed now regardless of whether or not she likes her bed or anything else.
YOU are the parent , SHE is the child.
2007-12-18 09:21:49 · answer #7 · answered by Joe F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore the behaviour and stick to the routine you've been using, she's just trying to push her limits!
2007-12-18 20:05:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
does he do anything inappropriate?
not saying that he will.
maybe you can take her to a store
fresh paint her favorite color
new toys for a theme
new bed spread
maybe a nightlight
hope i help
helped with me..when i was a little girl and im 11&still helps
2007-12-18 09:22:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋