The greatest concern of every parent is to see their children in bed at a specific time, and that they should learn to sleep on their own, besides they should also have an undisturbed sleep. However to attain this goal a sleeping routine has to be established so that both the parents and child sleep peacefully through the night.
Fix a specific time to go to bed and wake up in the morning.
Introduce them to a physical activity in the daytime and not just before the sleep time.
Do not indulge in any form of exciting activity just before sleeping as this might charge the kids and hinder their ability to sleep.
Ample time should be given to finish the current activity so that they focus on the sleeping routine.
Make sure a quiet time is allotted before going to bed, for the child to say his favorite poem or read his favorite book, or may be say his daily prayer.
Some kids find it comforting to sleep with a particular toy or book.
Try and let the child sleep by himself by reassuring him that you are there in his vicinity and will be present for his smallest need.
Unless and until a sleeping ritual is determined the kids will not sleep properly and will not be fresh for the next day. Kids are kids so be patient and understanding and they will follow soon.
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