What to do if your child doesn't sleep on his own

There are many reasons why children don’t like to sleep alone, one of which is fear. Seeing some scary monsters on TV or in books will have a great impact on their body and mind. At this time, they will develop a fear mentality and dare not sleep alone. So what should we do?

Decorate your child's room

Telling stories to children before bed

"In order to make my son willing to sleep alone, I started preparing a long time in advance." Teacher Zhou, who has more than 10 years of experience in early childhood education, said with a smile, "The first thing I did was to decorate his little room with my son. I told him that this would be his little world in the future, and he could do a lot of things here without his parents disturbing him. Then, based on his ideas, we went shopping together, from big things like what kind of bed to small ornaments. My son liked the feeling of being in charge. In the end, he naturally liked his little room, and it was not difficult to let him sleep alone."

In response to the child's reluctance to sleep alone, parents should first help the child overcome his or her timidity, and tell the child tactfully and calmly: "Many children your age are afraid. Mom and Dad were also afraid when they were young, but they are not afraid anymore." At the same time, consciously cultivate the child's independent spirit, such as letting him or her stay at his or her grandparents' house for a few days during holidays to reduce his or her attachment to his or her parents. In addition, parents should make their children understand why they have to sleep alone; before going to bed, they can also tell their children stories and kiss their foreheads to make them feel safe.