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Suggest Treatment For Lack Of Sleep And Bad Behavior In A Child

i took my 4 yr old daughters dummy away at christmas we both agreed santa would take it and she would get a special present in return.. she got a teddy bear that lights up and loves it but wont sleep through the night now .. she will be up till 4 and then i have to wake her at 7 after only 3 hours sleep toi get ready for school and her bad behaviuor due to being tired is wearing thin on the family please help with what i can do !
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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We adults usually fail to understand attachment of a child to their particular toys. For us they are toys only, but to the child that may be the closest friend or more than that.
With our persuasion they give up the toy but they do miss it.
Give her some time. Spend more time with her. Do speak about the dummy and try to understand how she feels and let her know you care, but such decisions at times are necessary.
Indulge her in various sporting activities.
With time she will grow over it.
If it takes too long then get help from a specialist/counselor.
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Suggest Treatment For Lack Of Sleep And Bad Behavior In A Child

We adults usually fail to understand attachment of a child to their particular toys. For us they are toys only, but to the child that may be the closest friend or more than that. With our persuasion they give up the toy but they do miss it. Give her some time. Spend more time with her. Do speak about the dummy and try to understand how she feels and let her know you care, but such decisions at times are necessary. Indulge her in various sporting activities. With time she will grow over it. If it takes too long then get help from a specialist/counselor.