at a child to go back to sleep. Let your voice and mood match the dimmed lighting and wind-down period. Stay positive and tell yourself you will succeed!If you have a problem with a child sleeping, call Cry-sis on 08451 228 669, or visit www.cry-sis.org.uk

problem - she wakes frequently in the night and insists on climbing into bed with me. I'm longing to have a full night's sleep and to have my bed back to myself.‘Delaney normally falls asleep at 7.30pm, then she wakes three hours later and cries until I

that help promote a good night's sleep, such as carbohydrates, which have a calming effect on the body.Finally, make sure your toddler knows night-time is for sleeping and nothing else. ‘Your best weapon in the early hours is to be excruciatingly boring

it now, but things will get better.' 1 Get a clear pictureAssess what's going on. Will Elliott go to sleep if someone stays in his room with him? Thinking the problem through clearly will help you tackle it. 2 Routine is importantA bedtime routine signals