{"id":6293,"date":"2014-11-15T18:23:35","date_gmt":"2014-11-15T23:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dreambabysleep.com\/?p=677"},"modified":"2022-08-29T18:20:19","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T18:20:19","slug":"talking-up-sleep-to-your-toddler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dreambabysleep.com\/talking-up-sleep-to-your-toddler\/","title":{"rendered":"Talking Up Sleep to Your Toddler – Avoiding Bedtime Stalling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bedtime stalling<\/strong> can become a big problem as our children grow. As our toddlers develop, they become more and more interested in the world around them. As their ability to interact with their world grows, so too does their desire to do just that. Because of this, they often become pros at bedtime stalling tactics. After all, they can’t do all the fun things they love if they’re sleeping. One of the best ways to avoid your toddler’s attempts to put off bedtime is to communicate with them using a mix of tactics.<\/p>\n

Tips to Counter Bedtime Stalling<\/h2>\n

My daughter is famous for proclaiming anything and everything to stall bedtime. Her latest attempt is “I have a hangnail”. The best advice is to talk to your toddler using what I call “positive sleep speak”. The best way to start is simple, slipping the conversation in naturally three times a day. I recommend adding this to your mealtime routine. When they are happy and eating, talk up healthy sleep. Sounds crazy but boy does it work. The points below are excellent ways to make sleeping more appealing to your toddler.<\/p>\n