Behavioral sleep problems are one of the most common problems in childhood.
- How many times did you fall asleep while putting your baby to sleep?
- How many times has your toddler’s necessities come up all together the moment he goes to bed (he wants to pee, drink, or even suddenly go hungry?)
- How many times did your little young lady remember to tell you all what happened to her during the day, just when she puts her head on the pillow?
Children resist going to bed for a variety of reasons such as:
- Because they wish to engage in other preferred activities.
- Because they do not feel tired or sleepy.
- Because they have nighttime fears that make them frightened of going to sleep alone.
Bedtime resistance:
Bedtime resistance can be shown in different ways. It is either when your child tries to delay
bedtime with requests or questions. Or when your child refuses going to bed or staying in bed
by throwing tantrums, or visiting you several times at night. Your child might also come up
with sudden complaints about headaches or stomach ache as a kind of bedtime avoidance.
Night waking:
Sometimes your little one might wake up crying or fussing because of feeling distress, while
other times he might wake up playing, gurgling, or cooing.
Frequent night waking is when your child wakes up several times at night for different reasons.
