It is not very often that I ask for help or have really ever felt like I did not know what to do about some of Riley's behavior. She is definitely my easy child and pretty obedient. However, lately when it is nap time or bed time, she has given me quite the run for my money. For at least an hour for both nap and bed time, she calls for me, gets out of bed and knocks on the door, or gets out of bed and starts playing, and just will not go to sleep. It is really frustrating, especially at bed time because her and Aydia share a room and now Aydia is learning this behavior and I have had to start separating them. I feel totally lost. I feel like I have tried everything and need help. I don't know if anyone else has had this problem, but if you have and have some advice, I NEED IT!!!! I don't know how much longer I can deal with this. I love Riley so much and normally she is SO good, I don't get it.
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its not that shes being bad, shes just testing the waters. All kids are going to do that to some degree. Some more than others obvioulsy. My youngest one does it far more so she requires that I am far more on top of my "A" game so to speak. Meaning that I dont let her wear me down. When its bed time I dont care "not sleepy" you are you will stay in bed and we will walk you back everytime with little conversation and no parade or fan fare. I dont care if she lays in bed for two hours for her nap looking at a book but she is not to get up. Just be consistant and she will eventually ware down. When you stick to your guns she will not fight you as much later.
I agree with what Christy said... make your stand NOW and it will be much less later on. Natalie has always been so obedient, but bedtime she really gave us a run for our money.
Amy L has a good story to tell ya about this and what recently worked for her oldest Diva! Shoot her and email or stop her, I'm sure she'll share her latest adventures in child rearing!
While your at it. Check out the Book "Shepherding a Child's heart" by Tedd Tripp. EXCELLENT!
A friend of mine told me that she would sit outside of her daughter's room and wait until she came out. As soon as her daughter would try to sneak out of her room, she would get a spanking.
A bell on the door knob would also alert you that Riley is trying to come out of her room.
I would love to hear what you end up doing so that I can be prepared!
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