Ds is 23 months and always been pretty good at going to sleep at bedtime on his own. However, usual story - got ill away from home over Christmas and wanted me to sit with him. He also has some fears about tigers and crocodiles, so I think anxiety played a part.
I have begun a slow withdrawal process now and no longer sit with him but answer from the next room when he calls me. Generally to say "I'm here" when he shouts "where mummy gone?".
Have a baby due in the summer and while this situation is fine at the mo I could really dowith cutting down the long bedtime ritual!
But how to withdraw any further when it's my voice he needs for reassurance?
Advice needed! THank you!