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I have a friend that the whole family went to bed at the same time each night. The parents just relaxed in bed doing what ever and the kids learned quickly they weren't missing out on a thing. There where no lights on except in the parents room so the kids would look out and see a dark house which meant sleep time. I thought it was a genius idea and every one in the house was getting adequate sleep because of early bedtimes!
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Don't talk back! He can't talk to someone who isn't talking back. You might have to sit there for an hour, maybe even 2 but he'll get bored enough to fall asleep. I do this with my daughter except I lie in bed with her not talking. She eventually falls to sleep.Comment
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Oh my how this brings memories! I had one who really didn't care either. He did the same thing at bedtime, finally we were so exhausted that we caved and made a deal with the devil.....we told DS he didn't have to go to bed
but he HAD to stay in his room. If he came out or opened the door (even one teeny tiny bit), the lights went off and he had to get in bed.
Oddly, giving him permission to stay awake made staying up not so much fun and we usually found him fast asleep on his rug next to the bed within 30 minutes of normal bed time.
Seems like the getting up and causing a ruckus was purely for his entertainment, once we stopped being entertained, he stopped putting on a show.Comment
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Have you tried asking a Dr about Melatonin supplements? They are completely natural, not a medication, and really help with sleep patterns.
I havent used them, but know several friends who swear they help with their kids and getting them to sleep.
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