Wondering how to get your kids to stay in their own beds during the night?
You want your children to know that they can come to you for help and support…
But if your child is getting out of bed in the middle of the night and waking you up, that can quickly start feeling like a problem.
Not only do you want your child to sleep through the night so he’s rested in the morning…
But you need your rest too.
So what’s a parent to do when you’re woken up in the middle of the night by your little one?
Here are 6 tips for what you can do (and you can read more details about each of these tips when you follow through to the full article):
- Lose the crutch.
- Be consistent.
- Problem-solve together.
- Offer incentives
- Ask for input
- Compromise
But a note on tip #4…
As you read the full article you’ll see talk of rewarding your kids with pizza parties, candy, or even a trip to an amusement park. Sounds fun for the kids, but maybe not exactly what you want to be giving them.
So here’s the thing…
When you use incentives with kids, they don’t have to be HUGE. And they don’t have to cost a lot of money.
All you need to do is find out what kinds of things your child values, and agree upon a reward that fits.
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There’s a huge list in the book of inexpensive (and FREE) incentives you can use with your kids, as well as complete instructions for how to use behavior charts to help you kids start new behaviors – like staying in their bed through to the morning. You can read the book FREE for 7 days to see if it’s a fit for you and your kids.
What’s worked for you to help your kids stay in their own beds during the night instead of coming into your room in the middle of the night? Share in the comments section…
Dealing With Late-Night Visits From Your Child [BabyCenter]
