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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Have a conversation on what you're planning to do so there's no surprise for your DC at bedtime, e.g. why he needs to learn to sleep by himself, what you're planning to do after bedtime routine, and what he's going to get for being a being independent.

I started with laying down on the floor/stretching near the bed while DC was on the bed (instead of snuggling), then after a couple of days, move closer to the door (still inside the bedroom), then stay outside with door slightly opened so DC could see me partially, then close the door but stay the bedroom, and finally walk away.

The key is to be be clear with DC on the game plan, be consistent and don't give in. If your DC comes out of the bedroom, don't negotiate, keep neutral emotion, say one sentence "we already talked about .." and tell him to return to his bedroom.

Maybe letting him know that he can have a friend coming for a sleepover if he's able to sleep by himself can be an incentive?[/quote]

This. No need to bribe, but you keep moving farther away so your son can see that he CAN do it. [/quote]

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