2 1/2 and sleep and bedtime is a nightmare!

[Moogleit]

I think up until recently we've had loftier expectations about setting the clock, it's been set to go off 12hours after bedtime which I now see is basically setting her up for failure as she hasn't slept 12 hours in I don't know how long. I'm going to institute a 6am wake up time going forward though as she's been getting up at about 530am and if she gets up earlier than 6 at least it's not so long that we'll have to stay in her room. I think you're right Haribo2012, the little monkey needs to see that she's succeeding.

I'll work on DH to take over mornings.....I'll use the "happy wife, happy life" angle

[Haribo2012]

Maybe leave a book near her bed so she can have it before sun up, even 5 mins staying put is a bonus. My DS was up at 5am this morning no waiting for clock saying time for downstairs lets play lol...er no was response but wouldn't go back to sleep so his day has been very long...sigh!x