E.F.
Sometimes when they are over tired they will have a restless night of sleep. When they sometimes need a nap and sometimes don't it is a frustrating time. You just have to read him and see what he needs. My daughter only needs two, sometimes three naps a week. It usually isn't on the same day. So we wing it it always works out. As for the night time and coming in bed with you. I know parents hate to hear this type of stuff, but eventhough he is terrified he may have learned that when he acts like this he gets his way. What child wouldn't like to sleep with mom and dad every night. So yes I am saying he is manipulating you. You have to be strong and encourage him to be brave stay in his bed. Do what you think he needs to have the reassurance that he is safe and stick to keeping him in there. If he comes to your bed, bring him right back to his. It will be a struggle for a little while but the more consistent and strong you are the faster he will learn he is to stay in his bed. Get creative about making his room safe, have a spray bottle of water and pretend it is a special force field that protects his room, we pray that God keep all bad dreams away and only give him sweet dreams all night long and this works for my six year old. He is safe and he will come to terms with it if you give him the opportunity.
