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September 24, 2005, 4:22 pm PDT

09/23 What a Difference a Year Makes

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Hi luvmykids, I hope this helps in some small way. You know what? I have a 13 year old daughter and a 7 year old son...and my daughter never really had any issues with wanting to sleep with us, but our son did. I was thinking when I read your message about how differently I raised both of them. I think the fact that I had a certain type of routine for our daughter, helped her to adjust better to her bed. I remember I would play with her for a few minutes...then we brushed teeth, went potty and finally a bedtime story where I literally sat on her bed and read to her. I then kissed her goodnight, lights out, and that was it. LOL, with our son...I think I became a bit more lazy...he still comes in now and then...but not very often. The problem is I am such a sound sleeper, that I don't even know he is there until morning and my husband works at night most nights, so that leaves me not much choice but to accept it. I wish I didn't sleep so sound. Anyhow, back to your question...I think that a routine might help. It's a toughie...I know. Been there done that..Good luck to you. By the way, I love your "luvmykids" user name..I love my kids too!

  

  

   Thanks for the advice.  I think I'll try both.  We have read a bed time story but after that the screaming starts and the "Im scared".  We used to let him cry when he was little but he never used to tell us that he was scared.  I guess the other person that replied might have a point.  He probably does have us figured out.  Guess it is time for "tough love".  Anyways.  Thanks you guys.  I'll be sure to let you know if it works or not.  I hope it does.  LOL  Oh and on the sound sleeper thing..I have the same problem so when he comes into our room after we move him I sleep right through it.  Thanks for the compliment on the name too...wasn't hard to pick..LOL.   
 
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