A child who is grumpy and needs to sleep is hard to deal with, but what about if this same child falls asleep and has to be woken to get to bed and do teeth etc – bad news.
If they are tiny – yes carry them to bed and sometimes they can stay on the lounge, however, sometimes it is necessary to get them to go to the toilet, do their teeth and hop into bed.
Too many parents think when a child is tired and they are rude this is okay – well it isn’t.
1. Be firm and give clear directions.
2. Display empathy.
3. Help them more than normal if they are cooperating.
4. Praise them when they are in bed for doing well.
The same routine applies if they fall asleep in the car.
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