tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226604111999268433.post5811319113336627552..comments2023-04-06T08:50:41.274-06:00Comments on The Hurst Family: I Need HelpLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17274360849116061091noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226604111999268433.post-77282446232423114122009-12-26T12:50:07.285-07:002009-12-26T12:50:07.285-07:00Found your blog randomly from the Tasty Kitchen si...Found your blog randomly from the Tasty Kitchen site. We have 10 kids so I have only one word...relax. I know no one likes to hear it, but... Keep doing what feels right and pray over it all. This too shall end. I don't know any adults who still need Mom to put them to sleep. :)LisaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676516842820709210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226604111999268433.post-25945607598842318632009-10-28T15:33:40.488-06:002009-10-28T15:33:40.488-06:00We have our moments and times when sleep here is r...We have our moments and times when sleep here is rough, but for the most part it is pretty great. I love it, because I need my sleep. <br /><br />The book "Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Child" was one I'd skim through when we had troubles. One tip I like is no emotion either good or bad when you put them back in bed.<br /><br />I agree about not hanging out in their room; it sounds rough for them and too hard for you. They might get used to having you there and then the transition to not being there would be too hard.<br /><br />I knew I didn't want to deal with my two kids sharing a room, so after a short time I aborted that plan and kept them apart. I might need to do it again though. So you'll have to let me know how it ends up working.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10764240664266906387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226604111999268433.post-15847792504626071322009-10-27T18:32:40.002-06:002009-10-27T18:32:40.002-06:00Lucy doesn't go to sleep either. I'm thin...Lucy doesn't go to sleep either. I'm thinking about changing the door knob around so I can lock it from the outside and dismantling the light switch. I'm also considering strapping her to the bed. <br /><br />It helps a little when Spencer puts her back in bed instead of me. You could also try putting favorite toys in time-out for every 5 minutes they play instead of being quiet/sleeping. Good luck and let me know how it goes.Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17518668693705123050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226604111999268433.post-75343679233161793192009-10-26T15:34:14.314-06:002009-10-26T15:34:14.314-06:00I think Bonnie has some good advice. You are a goo...I think Bonnie has some good advice. You are a good mom and you'll find what works for you and your little ones. Alittle prayer never hurts.:)Good luck!Eggett Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05684691286237141033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226604111999268433.post-90621414022225548272009-10-26T13:58:54.941-06:002009-10-26T13:58:54.941-06:00It seems there are so many variables that there...It seems there are so many variables that there's no one foolproof way to handle bedtime. For me, it could be that if I were trying to go to sleep and someone were sitting close by, enforcing rules, I might be too tense to drift off to sleep very easily. I think I'd give reading a chapter book to them a try, or better yet, softly playing a tape or CD with the lights out. I used to sit in the doorway reading books to my kids in the dark and they'd usually settle down and listen. Yours are still a little young for that, unless you find simple stories, or maybe songs and lullabies for them to listen to. The Scripture Scouts were popular in our house when they were about 5-years-old and up. <br />Somehow though, I don't think it's a good idea for the parent to have to hover nearby for an extended period of time. They need to learn to settle down on their own. If they get too rowdy, a swat on the bottom may be necessary. That's how it was done when I was a young'un. And when I go to bed now, I'm as quiet as a mouse! :)Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959172107206830466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8226604111999268433.post-67804195364492689302009-10-26T07:16:11.352-06:002009-10-26T07:16:11.352-06:00All I can say is stick with it. I know my sister h...All I can say is stick with it. I know my sister has 2 girls that share a room and when when first started putting them to bed the would play, argue , etc so she started putting the younger one down first let's say 30-45minutes before she put her oldest to bed It was just the right amount of time for the younger one to fall asleep and she has the same rules, no talking if they got up she would pick them up and put them right back in bed. I got to witness her bedtime routine a few years ago when we were both visiting my mom and I have to say it was pretty amazing. one went down and within 15 minutes was asleep, with out a word said. then the other one. I guess it's worth a try. I'm still in the process of getting my little one to fall asleep on his own, and it doesn't help that my hubby is always waking him up to play.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04634950241388401004noreply@blogger.com