For about the last six months (since he was about 2 and a half) ds has been a nightmare at bedtime. He's up at 7 and bedtime is usually about 8. No naps for over a year.
He just takes forever to settle and we have to physically stay with him and sometimes gently hold him down. This takes up to an hour every single evening.
If we just leave him to it he'll just leave the room and follow us round the house. If we put a gate on the door he'll scream the house down which is not an option with an elder ds who needs to sleep before school.
Any advice?