You have to be firm. Bedtime is bedtime, no more playing, no more
TV, books, snacks, drinks, etc.
I began a routine. A quick drink, washroom, vitamin, read a few
stories of her choice, kiss/hug, lights out. Don't want to hear or
see you again till the morning.
Mine would come out of bed, open the door, and sit in the hallway
as a form of protest.
So, fine. I told her, "I don't care where you sleep, as long as it's not
out here, and away from everyone else. Bedtime is bedtime."
Numerous times I would go into the hall, and there she was sleeping
in the hallway. Now days I sometimes find her in *my* bed, and have
to move her. *sigh* It ain't worth the fight.
I agree with one of the other posters, as long as it's not that
they are scared, you're ok. This part I worked out with the help
of the cat. One day a fly flew into the house. He promptly jumped
on it and ate it in front of me and my daughter.
Couple of days later, a cat decided to lounge in our front yard.
Our cat had a fit and eventually the outside cat went away.
About this time, my daughter started into the "I'm scared in the
dark", "Monsters in the closet" etc. So I told her that the cat
eats flies, chases off other cats, and *loves* getting rid of monsters.
Call the cat in (he will respond and come) he prowls for a minute,
leaves. No more monster issues!
ers
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