Not Wanting to Go to Bed

It is common for toddlers and preschoolers to say they aren’t sleepy and give you a struggle before bedtime. This is particularly true if older children are in the house.

Your child also may not be able to sleep because she may worry about being separated from you at bedtime. Or she may stress over what happened during the day or about things on TV. You can help your child relax by giving her extra attention and talking about her feelings before bedtime.

Research also shows that keeping a good bedtime routine can help.