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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Read him a book at bedtime[/quote]

+1 How are you putting him to bed? It's nice to imagine just putting them down and considering yourself off the clock but most kids don't go to sleep that easily. Only one of my kids went right to sleep and didn't want anyone fussing over him. usually  kids need attention as they go to sleep. Reading, rubbing their back, spending time with them, etc. [/quote]

The OP said she reads him 5-6 books.

It sounds like she is spending time with him, but then he wants her longer and longer and longer. Some kids do well with some back rubbing and then fall asleep. Other kids (like mine, I’m the pp that wrote about anxiety) where that does not work and they need clear expectations and boundaries to feel secure enough to fall asleep. [/quote]

That doesn't make them feel secure. If your DC has anxiety, they need more attention and emotional support, not less.

OP, try putting him to be later. Wait for signs he's sleepy before you put him to bed. That way he gets used to going to sleep sooner once he's in bed, and then you can gradually inch his bedtime up.[/quote]

NP- no, kids with anxiety need structure and rules. If they feel like they can push mom around into getting what they want, including spending an hour putting them to bed, the feel out of control and like they have to make the decisions, it's too much responsibility for a little kid. PP is right, they need firm boundaries and rules. [/quote]

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