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My Thoughts on Parenting (as heard on WMBI-FM, Chicago)

Boundaries with your Kids

Recently, I was asked the following question from a concerned couple. "Our 4-year-old daughter wants to sleep with us every night. We've allowed it in the past, but now we want to put a stop to it. How do we make the change?"

Here are four points to keep in mind if you want to make this change:

1. The first step is to establish that both you and your spouse agree that your daughter needs to sleep in her own bed. Otherwise, it can be very difficult to sustain the change you want to make. This particular couple was in agree- ment, so they were off to an easier start.

2. Present this change to your daughter in a positive way. It's so important how you present this new "rule". Ideally, it would be good for both parents to be present at the time of sharing this change with your daughter.

3. Be certain your daughter begins the night in her room and if she wanders into your room in the middle of the night, carry her back to her bed.

4. Be consistent. If you give in for one night, even after you have followed through for 10, you'll have a more difficult time. You'll actually be reinforcing her resolve to sleep in your bed.


Blessings,

Kendra

P.S. Do you have other suggestions for this couple? Please share them by simply emailing me at Kendra@Kendrasmiley.com

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