Those of you who have kids or can help

[urso8up]

Originally posted by Auriflex
Oh, I have a new approach.


If this doesn't work - sleep in someone elses bed. In a different house. And don't come home for a week. That's called 'Tough Love'. Or abuse. I get them confused.

Hmm great Idea not sure if that will work, But thanks for the wonderful Advice. We can always count on you to head us in the right direction Auri

[Liftingchic]

Originally posted by urso8up
Now that is a good point he takes naps on the couch.

I really think that is your first problem... i may only be 20 but i have taking alot of psych and child development classes.. so i would recommend not letting him take naps on the couch... and great advice above..i am sure all will help..



LC

[Liftingchic]

Originally posted by MrsPuddlesFL
He has to learn that coming out of his room at night is not an option. There are devices you can place on door knobs that make it impossible for little children to open. You could also try locking your bedroom door so that he can't get in there.

i only have a small problem with that.. what is something seriously is wrong and you have one of those things on his door and he can't get out.. not a good thing i think..



LC

[urso8up]

Originally posted by Liftingchic
I really think that is your first problem... i may only be 20 but i have taking alot of psych and child development classes.. so i would recommend not letting him take naps on the couch... and great advice above..i am sure all will help..



LC

thank you

[Auriflex]

LC speaks from ignorance.

Trust in my words. Only my advice should be taken.

I'm hungry.

[urso8up]

Originally posted by dreamgirl
I would ecommend taking something that affects him immediately, like a nightlight or a favorite blankie. kids at 2 understand immediate consequences better.

Well last night was the first night he stayed in his bed all night. I told him when he went to bed that if he gets up and comes into our room that I will take his Bird away and he said ok. The only time he got up was he had to go potty. Then he went to bed and when i left at 4:30am he was still in his own bed.

Thank you all for your help. I hope this continues.

[Puddles]

:) Glad last night went well!

[urso8up]

Originally posted by MrsPuddlesFL
:) Glad last night went well!

THank you me too

[Liftingchic]

awww. thats so great... glad to hear..

[speedracer59]

I read this the other day and thought about it last night over at my sisters. her daughter would do the same thing. As crazy as it sounds they bought her this tent thing for the bed. It straps to the mattress and is totally enclosed. She has slep all night in her bed ever since. It is not advertised like that or anything it is just a Barbie tent. Iguess its kind of like OP Taylor said about sleeping on the ironing board" Its adventure sleeping".

[lilgreeneyes]

Well here is my 2cents...

If its hard for him to go to bed late, start wakeing him up early in the morning. And if he naps, a short one, maybe only an hour and in his own bed. If he takes baths before bedtime, johnson&johnson have some lavender bathtime stuff, use that. Lavender is well known for relaxing and calming down nerves and such. Use a nightlight and radio - something ona slow jazz station. or a tape/cd of classical music - something that will calm the mind. hopw this helps, good luck!!

[Primal Instinct]

Glad it worked out for ya, URSO8UP. I was about to suggest 4cc's of turkey dissolved in an oil suspension just prior to bedtime..... :idea: ...well, keep it in mind anyway, just in case....

[urso8up]

YEs it worked for one night and wheni woke up this morning He was in bed again I think Good Ol Mom let hime come in. I told her enough of that. She said she didn't even kow he was in there.