my four year old and sleep......

[CadencesMom04]

   I am really in a bind....  So ok here goes. My four year old daughter is a good kid, very independant, energetic and loving. The only problem is trying to get her on a new sleeping pattern.  I have tried getting her up early and not letting her sleep through the day and putting her in bed at 8pm. She got up two hours later. Every night it is a battle to get her to sleep, I am so tired. Any sugg. I am willing to try something that works. I would greatly appreciate your help. Thanks, Christina

[srod777]

Hi I read ur post and this is just an idea I have two girls now 11 and 13. anyway At two yrs old if she was mine and depending on when you eat dinner I would get her on a schedule and that doesnt mean letting her miss her nap this will only make her cranky as well as you. children need to sleep . any way lets just say you put her to bed at 730 well before bed I would give her a worm bath after you feed her and play some soft music or read her a book while she is in the bath when bath is over I would put her in bed if she gets up put her back I stress this tell her hunny its bed time and you have to go to bed. then put her back if she gets out again put her back let her cry and sit on the floor dont make eye contact and dont crawl in bed with her act like you are not going to do anything no talking and if she gets up keep putting her back in bed she will fall asleep but u have to be consistant. this should only take a night or two depending on you not so much on your daughter.My husband travels alot so im left to do everything and if they think ur playing the role will switch she will become boss and you will pay for it I am all about give and take but when it comes to dinner and bed time I dont play and mine know it this should be ur time to relax and get stuff u need to do done. hun If you dont get a handle on it she will become your boss and it will get harder as the yrs move on.Im a mom first and a friend second. if you ever want to chat Im here and u might not like my suggestion but I will tell you I have two girls and they are wonderful and I think its because I set limitations.ttyl soniaI hope u try this and I will be praying for u stay strong!!