Can any one give me any advice on getting my 7yr old and 2 yr old out of my bed???? They both sleep with me, my hubby is gone 12 hours aday and don't get home till 2 or 3 a.m. I have tried putting my 7 yr old in his own bed, but he wakes up in the middle of the night. My hubby and I only sleep together when kids are at my in laws and thats not very often....Any one with any advice????? I would love to hear them...Thank you..
The advice here is all good, but in case you cave in, You and your husband could just leave them in your bed, and go sleep in theirs!
Agreed. Consistency is the key..a very big one. It may take several nights and it might not be easy. The good news is that it will work! Helping your little one put his stuffed animal to sleep (in his bed) may help also. Let us know what works for you!
I'd love any advice as well. Actually, my 8 year old is getting better. For him I tell him that I'll let him sleep in my bed on a certain night but, if he bugs me he can't. That usually works. I've also set a specific day of the week that he could sleep with me or at least lay down for a little while. Then I don't have any problems the other days of the week. You could also try letting them fall asleep in your bed the moving them. I hope this helps a little.
Hi N.,
Unfourtnetly parents find out too late that it's not a good idea to even start letting your children sleep in your bed. Personally the best thing i can think of to do is put them to bed in their own bed. If they wake up in the middle of the night take them back to their own bed. Your 7 yr old is old enough to explain that he has his own bed and mommy and daddy have their own and that he cannot sleep in it anymore. It may take a while to break the habit but as with anything consistency is the key.
Hope this helps!
Dear N........Well first of all let me tell you that once you sleep with your kids, there is no turning back. Your sex life is over and your husband now sleeps on the couch. The best part about sleeping with your kids is it is the best birth control. Well what you could do if you really want the huneymoon to come back is try sleeping in the boys's room until they get use to sleeping in there and then slowly stay up but keep them in their room and each time they come out, put them back in there. It is going to take some time but it will work because Nany said so. There is also the reward system. If they sleep in there all night then give them their favorite thing or you could call up a true friend and make her take them for the night lol. Sweet dreams.
