About Melinda Mantilla Expertise I am able to answer lots of questions such as behavior, discipline, arts and craft tips, clean-up tips, I can assist in dealing with the stress of raising twins, I can assist in problem resolving and also single parenting.
Experience I have an eleven year old and a 3 year old, and was a single mom for many years, I was a nanny to twin boys who were six years old and was a nanny for a 2 year old and his 2 month old sister! I also worked in a child care center and preschool for about 2-3 years, I do other babysitting and have attended several workshops. I have read TONS of books and guided many parents in my life, none of which have come back telling me I was wrong. I have dealt with the shy child, the over-excited child, the abused child, and am open to discuss just about any situation.
Question i have a 2yr old and a 3yr old. i have so much troble geting them to go to bed.The 2yr old would go to sleep if the 3yr old would let her but they sleep in the same room. i have him to where he wants to sleep in my bed because before i had her he was sleeping wih me every night and i have tried to break him from it but i am out of ways to break him. i have tried to sit by his bed and every night move more and more closer to the door but that dont work, he sill wakes up in the middle of the night. Its hard on the family because instead of going to bed at 8:00 we are getting in bed about 12 or 1 and it is hard because i also have a 5 month old. ive taken toys aways i have told him we will go to the park if he goes to bed but nothing seems to work. I have a botfriend and if it were up to him he would lay in bed and cry alnight but i cant handle him crying it hurts me to see him that way. i really appreciate you help!
Answer Hi Patricia,
Wow sounds like your a very busy mom!I have to say I would get them to sleep at the same time. Make sure its not to early, maybe like 8:30-8:45. Make a bedtime ritual. Bath, Book and lights out. Make sure there is a night light!
I had the same issue you are having with your 3 yr old with my son. Every night without fail he would make his way into my room, it took about 3-4 nights of me getting up with him taking him back to his room, sitting there till he fell asleep. Now he stays in his room, it's not eas, trust me. So it depends I suppose on how long you are willing to go without a lot of sleep, it is difficuld I will not lie to you. But the end result is so worth it!!
Good luck to you and don't listen to you boyfriend, we dont' want him crying all night long!
