I have a 2.5 DS who detests bedtime. He loves the process of getting ready, but when it comes to the crunch, he's not having it. What doesn't help is that he sleeps in a bed, and we have a coach-house (meaning that he can get up whenever he feels like it and not have to contemplate stairgates etc to interupt evening time).
He screams like mad, and ends up making myself and dh yell back. DH is very stressed by this, and admits he hates arguing with him. I try to find what he wants, but he says 'No' to everything. Bedroom door is easy to open, so I cannot shut him in and leave him (unlike old house where this was possible). Asks for hugs/food/drink/story etc but when I approach he curls up in a ball and refuses. I have introduced a 1/2/3/4/5 system where if he doesn't doe what I ask by 5, he has a smack. This works to a point, but not for keeping him in bed.
He is a joy during the day, and doesn't always have a nap.
He is at childminder 4 days p/w and she has a knack where 'bedtime/nap' means he'll go happily up to her bed, and lie down. Sometimes complains, but always does it.
Why not for me?!
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2YO DS refusing bedtime, nightmare - HELP!
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JessieParker · 10/10/2005 16:42
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