Sleep problems for a 7yr old.

[JodyW]

Hi. I've got a very active, physically and mentally, 7 yr old boy. His "lights out" time each night is 7:30, but he's still wide awake at 8:45 every night. This is even after a full week of school, plus after school clubs. He just can't seem to calm down mentally or physically and go to sleep. I should also mention that he's up in the morning by 6:30 and ready to go.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to get him to go to sleep. He's sleep deprived because he's cranky and he's got dark circles under his eyes. Thanks for any ideas.

I know it was a pain for you ghosty, but that story made me go "aw". Bless them, I love it when my two do their "it's us against the world" thing (even when it involves mischief!)

I know emsie ... they both got extra cuddles in bed this morning as DH and I, although annoyed at the hour, couldn't get really cross because of the 'awwwww' factor

cant offer any advice. Im posting at 4am!!!!

Thanks ghosty. Last night for us...DS2 down by 6:40pm made noises at 6:20am. DS1 stayed up listening to Harry Potter til 8:15, complained about bed, wanted me to read to him, and stayed up talking to his friends past 9:00. By 6:00am, DS1 was up and building lego. He went to the park for 6 hours yesterday so that helped him sleep, such as it was. Today it's raining, so don't know how to use up his energy. I hate those indoor play areas.

Oh well, DH has volunteered to take DS1 out today which only leaves me with a feverish DS2. Ah the joys of motherhood!