Go to sleep
The words go to sleep can get harsh and a child might repeatedly say ‘I can’t’ and that gets harsh to hear for parents. Try other ways to instruct sleep:
1. Relax and close your eyes
2. Mummy/Daddy can only tickle when eyes are closed
3. Time to snuggle now
4. It is story time
5. The night light is on to help you sleep so you must close your eyes
6. Say nothing if the child keeps coming out of bed – just take him/her back:
First time: give a clear instruction and a kiss: Good night
Second time: one word like: night
Third third time and more: say absolutely nothing and do not even give eye contact.
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