Resistance to bedtime routines and changes in young kids.
“I don’t like to sleep here.”.
“I don’t want to sleep”.
“I am angry with you for not sleeping with me”.
Have you heard of all these things when you tried to change something in the your parenting style. As a parent and care taker we cannot expect anything different from our little ones when we propose change. As an employee would you accept change right away without a simple comment even if the proposed change is progressive. I heard a lot of staff complain at my workplace when logging work time became automated and easier using ID cards.
Our child are individuals with opinions that need to be respected.
When your child resists sleep, maybe his power or attention bucket for the day has not been filled. Maybe he needs a few extra minutes of cuddle time or story time?
Resistance to change is a behavioral milestone for young kids and should be sorted out just as we do with grownups!. Change of bedtime , change in bedtime routine even though progressive will meet with initial resistance that should not be mistaken for adamance.
Consistency is key. Have you decided to adapt to a new routine? Your child resists. Consistency, clear expectations verbalized and patience in hearing out his laments about it will let him know that you mean business and you provide security to him by creating boundary for him .
Explain to your child how independent sleeping and early bedtimes are useful in the form of a story . Storytelling and story recollection are the best way for a child to adapt and internalize experiences to new routine as Dr. Daniel J. Siegel says in his book: The Whole brain child.
Take that step mama and papa! Jump into teaching your child to sleep independently and claim your bed and nights back !. A sleepless mama is NOT equivalent to a good mama. Break your mental stereotypes.
Welcome to road to independent sleep
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