I have two sleep issues that I'd be glad to get advice about:
- My 4 yr old daughter has obsessive bedtime rituals that are starting to worry me. She always likes me to sing a particular song before she nods off- fair enough. And she has to have a special collection of soft toys with her- again , no problem, but now she's starting to get into less normal rituals, like wanting certain items of furniture moved or objects removed and taken downstairs.These items could be anything from a picture in a frame, to a toy or a beaker of water- there seems to be no logic to it. She's obviously expressing anxiety about something. Does anyone else have similar experiences/ advice on how to nip this in the bud. I don't want her ending up with ocd! Should i be worried??
- My 2yr old daughter wakes a 5.15-5.30, has milk and refuses to go back to sleep, even though she's clearly not well rested. We've tried leaving her to cry but it doesnt work- it also means that her sister wakes up too and everyone is overtired. A later bedtime doesnt seem to help as she still wakes early and is then even more overtired .Help!