A child having a seizure when going to sleep is not very original. But if this is the case for you, maybe you need a little coaching. Here is the best reaction to have according to a psychologist.
At home too, it takes hours for the children to go to bed? Between the negotiations, the tears, the children getting back up… There is almost reason to dread this period which should be devoted to rest. But if you no longer know how to end this cycle, a psychologist specializing in parenting revealed on Instagram the best attitude to adopt in this case.
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The expert actually delivers two tips. The first is based on the bedtime ritual which she advises to establish in the form of a visual.
“If your child's bedtime is full of tantrums, crying and protesting, here's an immediately effective technique: making a visual sign so your child knows exactly how many steps he has to take before sleeping and where he is in this routine”explains the specialist.
On the panel, which you can decorate together, you will find very simple steps, organized in the form of pictograms/drawings, to simplify the child's routine: “This can contain: two books, to brush teeth, a song, in bed. In this situation, instead of positioning myself against my child, we work together on the same team.”
Stay calm in all circumstances
The second tip, not the simplest when you are even a tired parent, is to remain calm despite everything, because, as the psychologist announces, the more the parent remains calm, the more he or she is in a leadership position. In addition, remaining calm allows you to complete the ritual much more often without falling too far behind.
“My second practice is to use a mantra to stay calm in the face of the inevitable delays caused by your child. I like to say to myself: 'I know there are going to be difficult times but I can do this.' allows me to remain a calm leader for my child and go through the bedtime process much more effectively.”
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