Sunday, November 16, 2008

Sunday Sleep Dilemma

Q: My non-napping four-year old son will not stay in his room during his daily quiet time? How do I get him to do this?

A: First you need to make sure you are being clear in what he needs to do. Maybe use a timer for the time or be clear in the cause and effect of the situation or set-up a few easy to remember quiet time rules. You may need to try out a few things and see what works:
  • silently take him back to his room over and over again for a few days until he gets it.
  • punish him with a consequence for disobeying
  • use a sticker chart everytime he stays in his room and follows your quiet time rules/expectations or some other motivational tool
  • try having his quiet time in another room- maybe his room is too stimulating

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