Toddler Bedtime Resistance: Why Do Toddlers Fight Sleep?

[@deltanaturals]

I lost my patience tonight with my toddler who was pushing the boundaries with nighttime sleep. That led me to your video. It is so so helpful, thank you. You have a wonderful way of explaining the world of the toddler without making the parent feel bad for their reactions or feelings, just giving helpful suggestions. It helps to get into the mind of the toddler and understanding their stage of development. Now I can be better prepared.

[@HelpingBabiesSleep]

Thank you so much for the feedback! Remember, you can't control them... all you can do is control how you respond. Emotional regulation for you is the key. You are the model. They get to practice. Wishing you all the best!

[@SimplyAnna]

Such a great video! Thank you!!! I'm currently struggling with the very last aspect you mentioned: having a plan. My toddler tends to test ALL the boundaries during bedtime. We've set really good boundaries and have a great bedtime routine UNTIL he's in bed (getting ready, always two books, etc). It doesn't start until he's actually in bed: He starts climbing around his bed, plays with stuffed animals, throws them out of the bed. I know that all my "solutions" aren't great and also aren't getting me anywhere (gently telling him to lay back down, taking away stuffed animals, yelling, getting mad) and at some point I completely lose my cool and often say I'll leave the room if he doesn't stop. Eventually there's yelling, crying and I'm starting to get scared of bed time. My number one priority is raising him knowing he's always safe (especially emotionally). But I simply don't know what MY PLAN should be. How I should plan to react differently :/ I'd love your input :))

[@StephanieHajal]

This video was incredibly helpful for what we are going through with are 2.5 year old daughter! Thank you from this burnt out mama💗

[@HelpingBabiesSleep]

Thanks so much for your comment! So glad it was helpful. The burnout is real!! xo

[@sbaars78]

Great breakdown with advice and explanation. Thank you!

[@shaneedwards5256]

Thank you for the tips, we are going to try them tonight for our 3yr old.

[@ilzegrina1424]

I found your book to be very helpfull. Worth the price for sure. I was a little confused about one thing, that is if I can dream feed a one year old? I was advised by a sleep consultant to feed my baby when she wakes up on her own at set times three times a night. However, I am starting to think I am reinforcing the crying, because she cries when she wakes up.

[@HelpingBabiesSleep]

Glad you found the book helpful. YES, I agree, the waking and feeding on demand often reinforces the behavior. At age 1 it's highly unlikely that child needs to eat in the night unless you have extenuating circumstances, but the good news is you can absolutely do a dreamfeed at that age. If you found the book helpful, I would be so grateful for an Amazon review to help other parents like you! www.amazon.com/Helping-Babies-Sleep-Method-Teaching/dp/B08WS9DWCB

[@nathicana1349]

I have 10 month old refusing daytime naps,she is exhausted,closing her eyes but fight sleep like crazy,what do I do??

[@HelpingBabiesSleep]

It's not a quick fix - it's a methodology and an approach to 24 hours of sleep and feeding. We have this all for a 10 month old in our book on Amazon! or our online class www.helpingbabiessleep.com.

[@nathicana1349]

​​@@HelpingBabiesSleepseriously you push me a book? 😂lol f u

[@annaackelson7564]

Am I blind? Lol I don’t see the link for toddler terrorisms in the description?

[@HelpingBabiesSleep]

Not blind but maybe tired or busy? Here it is again: www.helpingbabiessleep.com/download