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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. [b]Wait for signs he's sleepy before you put him to bed. [/b]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]
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No, no, no! Dont put him to bed later! [/b]At this age signs of being tired is actually acting increasingly hyper. Eventually they’ll get to a point where they can’t take it anymore and pass out. This could happen at 9pm, 10 or 11pm and it will be a horrible evening for all involved.

You need to streamline bedtime so he knows exactly what to expect. 5 - 6 stories is too many books. It should be brush teeth, pajamas, ONE book then you say goodnight. Read the other books in the evening when you have quiet time. The bedtime routine needs to be simple and consistent every night. He needs to know what to expect. Reading the same book can also be a good tactic. You can still read a bunch of different books in the evening - and you should! But do it on the couch or playroom, this is a good transition to bedtime.
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