Child sleep: Put preschool bedtime problems to rest
The problem: Your child won't stay in his or her bed
The problem: Your child wakes up during the night
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The problem: Bedtime is chaos
The problem: Your child doesn't want to go to bed
The problem: Your child stays up too late
The problem: Your child won't fall asleep alone
The problem: Your child won't stay in bed
The problem: Your child has a bad dream
The problem: You're frustrated with your child's bedtime problems
The problem: Your child doesn't want to go to bed
The scenario: It's bedtime, but your child wants to stay up.
The solution: Try to keep the entire home quieter and calm in the evening. Your child might be more willing to go to sleep if everyone in the family slows down before bedtime.
But your child will probably want to stay up if your child can hear talking, laughing or sounds from other rooms.
Letting children stay up too late often makes them feel more energetic. But they could end up tired and groggy the next day. Kids 3 to 5 years old need to sleep for about 10 to 13 hours a day, which includes naps. Children at these ages often wake up early in the morning. That's why an early enough bedtime is very important to make sure they get enough sleep.
Try to be firm if your child doesn't want to go to bed. Calmly let your child know that bedtime means bedtime. Be consistent about it too.
