May 17, 2002, Newsletter Issue #35: Crying toddlers and children

Tip of the Week

If you have trouble getting your toddler or young child to go to sleep of a night, try this method: Gently, but sternly (no yelling), settle them down; spend only a couple of minutes doing this. Then, quietly and without fuss, leave the room telling your child that you will be back in a few minutes. Wait 2 minutes and return, repeating the same settling and leaving routine. Wait 4 minutes and repeat. Keep doubling the wait time. You may find this doesnīt work for a night or two, but soon the child will respond and settle more quickly; theyīll enjoy Dadīs ītuck-inī.

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