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[quote=Anonymous]My kids are also 5 and 3. The older one used to fight sleep, but turned a corner and now lets us know he’s ready for bed earlier than bedtime some nights. It’s great. But we really had to keep enforcing the importance of sleep and sometimes use melatonin during really rough phases. My 3 year old is just a maniac. But after 2 books and tuck in, the door is closed. I can’t force him to sleep, but he does have to stay in his dimly lit room. He can have a couple small toys or flip through a book. Eventually he falls asleep on his own. Sometimes one of us has to go back in because he needs to potty or whatever. But it’s quick then done. Big hug. Then goodnight again. Over and over. No letting them get what they want by mom staying in there for 45 minutes. I’d be losing my mind too if I were you OP. That grownup downtime at night is so needed! Reclaim it so you can be your best mom self.[/quote]
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