Is your child still co-sharing your bed?

Children feel a sense of security by sleeping close to their parents. They may plead, beg, or have a tantrum in order to sleep in your bed. This habit can cause problems, not only for your child, but also for you. 

They need to learn how to calm themselves down.

Co-sleeping makes it difficult for parents to get a good night’s sleep or find alone time with their spouse.

A friend of mine just called me, complaining of how she was tired of her 3 year old co-sharing her matrimonial bed and how this has affected her relationship with her husband. Because they don't have quality time to spend together, without the interference of their daughter. Initially, she didn't realize it was an issue, until her husband started sleeping in a separate room. She called me asking, if I could do a makeover of her kids room.
Instantly, I could relate to her plight, because I also had to go through that with my son. I have decided to share the steps I took to help your child sleep alone in his or her bedroom.

 1: Preparing your child

Before initializing a new routine in your home, it is important that your child understands what is going to

happen and why. You might want to explain to them that sleeping alone is part of growing up.

 2: Make your Child’s bedroom ATTRACTIVE ( This is where I come in) LOL

Let your child partake in making his or her bedroom more appealing. Be creative, and encourage your child to decorate his or her room with enjoyable and fun things (e.g., pictures, posters, a nightlight, bedspread, curtains, rugs etc  in a favorite color or character. Have a theme for the room. This will help reduce anxiety and will prepare the child for his or her new space. Also let the child know the benefits of sleeping in his or her own bedroom.

 Let them know sleeping alone is being a “BIG BOY” or a “BIG GIRL”.

 Getting to sleep in a bedroom that is all HIS or HER own! If your child shares the room with a sibling, make sure each child has a personal space that they can decorate.

This will also prepare them towards future sleepovers at a friend's or grandma's.

3: Establish a bedtime routine

As a parent, you probably already have a bedtime routine with your child, which might involve praying, reading a storybook and goodnight kisses. This entire routine should take place in your child’s bedroom. Even if your child is not ready to sleep alone right away, it will be easier if your child is used to getting ready for bed in his or her own bedroom, rather than in your bedroom. 

If ALL fails, you may need to call in SUPERNANNY. ( LOL)

Well, Goodluck and please let me know if it worked for you.