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by Lynners on January 20th, 2008

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How do you get a 6yr old to sleep in his own room. He has slept in either the same bed or next to his dad all his life, and is very attached to him. They're moving in this week and i would like him to sleep in his own room, and his father sleep in mine.

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  • by Auntie Em on January 20th, 2008

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    For starters since he is going to be going through a move you can set the stage for the move to his own room by giving him ownership of it. Do this by allowing him to pick new bedding or paint color or anything that makes him feel it is "his".

    Then you begin the long slow process of undoing what has been done. It isn't going to happen overnight and you will have to be patient.

    After all just because you would now like to have "his" spot isn't going to make that suddenly an excellent idea to him. In fact, quite the opposite if you don't handle it very tactfully.

    His father should be in charge of this process to avoid any resentment towards you which will only cloud the issue further.

    He, the dad, can start by making the transition of all snuggling story time etc happening in his son's new room. So that THAT room becomes the happening place as far as getting attention goes.

    Dad may have to spend a few weeks sleeping next to Jr, then on the floor, then further away, until he is off in his own room...that's the price you pay for letting them sleep with you when they are young.

    It may also help to invest in a cd player/cassette player and getting (libraries carry them) story books on tapes. Sometimes a kid will stay just a little longer in their own bed if they have an engaging story to listen to.

    If the son comes into your room in the night...as easy as it would be to go back to sleep with him there Dad has to take him back to his own bed...even if he has to stay with him awhile.

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    • thanks alot, really helpful

      Lynners

      by Lynners on January 21st, 2008

    • You're welcome. Good luck and congratulations on your new family!

      Auntie Em

      by Auntie Em on January 21st, 2008

    • That has to be the BEST possible advice..Good job!

      EmptyWallet

      by EmptyWallet on June 29th, 2009

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