Needing Help - Jacksonville,AR

Kids tend to do what they can get away with. My son loves the rare night when he's sick and can make me get up with him and head down to the kitchen for a snack and a bit of tv. On those occasions, he really has to be sick, and he's limited on the time - only 30 min. My son was also getting up very early 5am, b/c he thought he'd get more time on video games. We told him he's not allowed to even turn the tv on until 6 am, so he might as well stay in bed and try to go back to sleep. When my kids try to get up and be with us after bedtime, we take away privileges (we have a system of tv tickets for time on the tv and for video games, which they lose for disobeying), and they have learned that there is nothing to be gained by coming down for "one last hug", or "something I just forgot to tell you about my day".

What type of disciplinary actions are you taking to keep your son in bed? Or at least in his room? If my children are having trouble sleeping b/c they've fallen asleep in the car, or had a nap, they are still not allowed to come out of their room, and must be very quiet. They are only allowed to read a book quietly until they get sleepy again. Is your son hungry or thirsty? Maybe an extra snack before bed, and a night-time water by his bed will help.

You didn't really explain the weird eating habit. Maybe a doctor would be able to help with that.

Good luck.

M. B

Does he has his own room or do you two boys share?

Also is he eating any that could cause him to stay up at night?

We have one child who has trouble sleeping due to a medication he takes during the day. We wanted to avoid sleeping meds, but his doctor suggested Melatonin. It's a natural supplement taken in small doses. We picked up a bottle at the Rite Aid on Kaliste Saloom and Ambassador, but you'll likely find anywhere. Anyway, it does seem to help him lull to sleep when he's having trouble falling asleep on his own. You might do some research on it.

hi melissa
we ae in the same boat my daughter is the way. she eat real good someimes and sometimes she doesn't. i just give her healthy snacks when all she wants to do is snack and the time sshe does eat i just make sure she gets ull. now for the sleeping issue my daughter has been getting up early since i can remember. and sometimes she sleeps in. i've just learn to live with it and when she sleeps in i take advantage of it. she all i can say is that if he ever sleeps in enjoy it and good luck