Keeping Toddler in Bed

She's 19 months old, when she wakes up she needs adult supervision. So when she gets up, go get her and get her out of the room so her sister can sleep. You can bring her to your room for some extra cuddle/snooze time, or you can start the day but she shouldnt be left to her own devices. I think its unrealistic to expect a 19 month old to get up and play quietly while the rest of the family sleeps. Yeah, it sucks when you have a kid who thinks they're a rooster-my daughter has always been an early riser and 7:30 is *late* for her and only happens once a month, but thats part of being a parent and you grin and bear it and know that one day you might sleep again.

They learn by repetition. I would try to hurry and get in there to her as soon as possible when she awakens and tell her "SHHhhhh" and put my finger in front of my mouth an then tell her that she can't yell like that, Sister is asleep. Don't wake her up. I think after a week or so of that she will start to get the picture. Just be patient.
Also maybe have the other little girl to tell her to be quiet.

The perils of raising children. If they can't be separated, then you will just have to "grin and bear it." The younger child does not realize what is happening. I know you would like to get a few more z's but it doesn't work that way. Time will heal this problem.

You could try to encourage her to come find you in the morning for some special time. Maybe tell her to bring you a book in the morning when she wakes up and she doesn't have to share you!

I also attached plastic magazine racks by my kids beds on the wall($15 for 3 at Office Max) decorated them with some scrapbooking stickers and a cute saying on each and hung by the beds so that they don't have to get out of bed for a book. My kids love it!

Hi J.,
i don't know if any of my advise will help you. You could maybe try putting your 4 month old and the 6 yr old in the same room. or when she does it get down on her level and try to explain to her why we shouldn't yell. I have noticed my daughter does something very similar to that. i have to dogs that i sometimes have to yell at because they are getting in trouble and my daughter has picked up on that. so now she has an attitude and when i ask her or tell her to do something, she will sometimes back talk me and point her finger at me then put her hands on her hips. i notcied that she learned that from me, so i got down on her level and explained that she shouldn't do that. it worked for a little bit, but she will start up again and i just remind her not to do that. when i do she quites. not sure if any of this will help you, but good luck!!