Our pediatrician recommended a bedtime chart with stickers or something, working towards some form of reward. Every night that she makes it through all the steps, with minimal freaking out, she'll get a sticker. So, we'll see how this goes:
Any suggestions on 'rewards' for after she gets her 5 stickers?
Some ideas I have:
• Going to the library to pick out a new movie
• Going to the park of her choice
• Letting her pick an activity for an entire Ellie nap, with no housework on my part
6 comments:
that is such a cute chart!! gotta love photoshop! Good luck with it! She looks adorable in all of those pictures. I espeacially love the "prayers" and "sleep" one. She looks so angelic, it is almost hard to believe that she gives you such a hard time. Almost, I have my own toddlers-so I know all the mishaps and headaches those little "angels" can throw at us parents!
I dont know if she cares to much about money but Dallin has a piggy bank that he is saving his money in so that he can buy a "really cool toy". So everynight he stays in his bed or goes to bed good or does all the things he is supossed to do we gets 5 pennies. It seems to work really good for us. Good luck :)
love the chart, did you design that up yourself, or where did you get it so I can use one for my kid. We are going to put a prize that Eva is going to pick out on the Fridge (so she can see it) and then give it to her if she does good with the routine we have. But she has to do it for a full week.
Great idea with the chart. We did something similar with my girls, and it worked great (some nights). :-) I think a tangible prize works the best... something they can see/touch helps motivate them, I think.
That is the cutest motivational chart I've ever seen. Bummer the first night didn't work out. Have you ever considered locking her in her room? I know that sounds really mean, butif she knows she can't get out, then maybe she would just scream for a little bit then give up and go to sleep. Eventually you don't have to lock it anymore, but just remind her that you will if she gets out of bed. Just an idea. Worked with Weston. Yes, I'm a mean mom. :)
PS-Love all the prize ideas. You could also add a trip to the dollar store in the mix. That is such a draw for Weston.
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