Monday, February 13, 2012

When Your Child Refuses to Go to Bed: 10 Tips for a Peaceful Bedtime Routine

There are many studies that show the difficulties children with ADHD - and their parents- face at bedtime. Typically, the child's ADHD medication has worn off, causing his symptoms to reappear, often with a vengeance. As he becomes more hyperactive and impulsive, his body needs just the opposite:...
4/18/08 10:01pm

Terry

 

Although (thankfully) I do not have this problem any longer, I can remember having gone through bedtime battles for many years. This was long before I understood anything about ADHD and why my son could not get to sleep or would not stay in bed.

 

These tips would have been a life safer back then and I am sure they will help other parents that are going through this now.

 

Eileen

Anonymous
Karen
4/22/08 2:44pm

My children have to take their medication so early in the morning that by the time bathtime and suppertime comes around they are all over the house.  I have an 11 year old daughter and 7 year old son.  They just feed off of one another.  The oldest is the leader and she is the worse.  They are both on Vyvanse.  It works really good.  When it wears off, they are like hummingbirds buzzing around and can't seem to stop.  I know that this is a medical condition, but I'm at my wits end. 

4/24/08 7:29am

Hi Karen,

 

I hear you and I have the same problem, here.

You might want to talk to their doctor about the option of medication to cover them up to bedtime. In my case, my daughter needs a 2nd med so that she can calm down enough to fall asleep. Some docs will prescribe a 2nd dose of stimulants for later in the day/early evening. Ask him/her if there's something that can help your kids during these hours.

 

Good luck!

 

Terry

Anonymous
camie
1/ 9/09 9:45pm

I have to agree about a weighted blanket being helpful in sleep and calming. We purchased a weighted blanket a couple of years ago and it was THE best purchase we have ever made in helping our daughter with sleep. We purchased ours from a place called DreamCatcher Weighted Blankets. It ws custom made for our daughter and are getting ready to purchase one for our son soon. I think the web site is www.weightedblanket.net for anyone who is interested.

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