Is it normal for an average 8 yr old to not be able to sleep w/ out her mother in same room?
459227
I don't think that's healthy but probably not uncommon. She needs SUPERNANNY to break the habit.
722924
Your friend isn't disciplining her child well if she behaves like that in your house. Children need to be taught to leave grown ups alone when they are talking and not to jump on the furniture. It sounds like the kid is trying to get her mum's attention all the time and can't cope with mum having a grown up chat.\n\nHaving said that its not like you can criticise your friend's parenting technique. My best suggestion is to try and find an activity for the child to do in another room while she is visiting or to try and get your friend to leave the child behind when she comes to see you. At least get her to take her shoes off when she comes into the house. Make it the new rule when they are over. You could try playing a game as to how long she can be quiet for while your daughter is sleeping.
15764
Most of them, yes. I am 28 years old and it took me until I was 2? to really respect what my Mom said and to settle down. Just always be there for her and reassure your love for her. Let her know that you love her no matter what and that she can always come to you. Don't let her get away with too much though. She needs (and wants) rules. Lay down the law in a loving and caring way and maybe it won't take her until she's 2?. I needed that and most young girls need that.:)
32710
It won't be. There are many phases of a child's life, and this is but one of them.\n\nYou have to do what you are doing: firmly establish that homework is part of the nightly ritual, and stick to it. She is testing you right now, unconciously, and if you don't waiver, she'll know that you won't be bent on this.\n\nFrom my experience, the earlier in the evening you do this, the better. Later in the evening, the kids have eaten, they are tired, and they may have some anxiety that they won't be able to get the work done before bed, or won't have any time after their homework to do things they like, and will be sent straight to bed.\n\nDoing it earlier gets around all of this.
844836
hi i think i may be able to help you becuse i am like that with my mom i don't like to stay at other peoples houses becuse i'm afraid that some thing might happen to her or that she may be lonely.  the only thing you can do is give her time don't push her give her time when she get's older she will see cute guys and she will still be close with you but she will be able to function  like all teens do . i hope this helps! God Bless!
523355
Whatever you do, do not stay in the same room or rock her to sleep. If you do, she will become dependant on that behaviour, and will not sleep otherwise. If she has a "dark" issue, or a "monster issue, try using a nightlight. For monsters, I take a bananna and put it in a paper bag, say that monsters LOVE banannas, put it under her bed/in the closet and after a few minutes say "Got 'cha!!" and say you got the monster, and there is nothing to be afraid of. And throw the bag away, so the monster can't come back.=)
530497
She might just be half asleep.  People ask for weird things when they're not awake.  Or maybe a neighbor is playing loud music that she can hear and just assumed it was you?  I've done things like that to my parents before (asked them to turn down the TV and it turned out there were just people talking loudly in the yard of the house next door).\n\nIf there's really no music, and she's fully awake, then it might still be nothing, but it could also be a symptom of a physiological or neurological problem.  Is it a normal time for her to sleep? (I don't know what time zone you're in).  Has she been acting odd lately?  Sleeping more or less than normal, talking to herself, anything like that?  If so, she should probably see a doctor.  But if there's nothing else going on, and it's just this one time thing, it's probably no big deal.
249087
She can only interfere as much as you two let her. My wife and I had gone through this. My own mom is very controlling and self-centered. She never re-married after my dad left in 1973. Mom felt that my wife took me away from her. When we got married, early on I told mom that I have a wife to take care of now and that SHE is the focus of my attention and affections. I do have a 35 year old brother that still lives with her, but she would call for me to do work around her house. I told her that I have my own house to take care of. Sure, she got irritated, but she also began to realize that I was not at her beck and call anymore.
375018
Maybe it could be sleep apnea, where your breathing stops (snoring from the air passage being blocked) while you sleep and wakes you several times during the night, is she hyper active during the day time, kind of has adhd tendency? If she does you should take her to a doctor that specializes in sleep problem or even your general practitioner or pediatrician can give an opinion on the matter, I think they correct that by a simple tonsilectomy but it could be just the way she sleeps and nothing at all. Just keep an eye out for other sleeping problems in the future.
238768
She's probably just not good with a group over a certain size.  That may change, or it may not.  Have you asked her, at home, while she's comfortable, what's not comfortable about school and church? \n\nAs far as the eating and sleeping goes, nobody 5 likes to eat OR sleep.  Give her a routine and the food she needs, and quit watching!  When she's hungry, she'll eat.  And if she doesn't want to sleep, that's fine too--just put her in the same room every night at the same time and tell her she can do anything she likes in her bed with her eyes closed in the dark.
925517
Wow.  Right now just answering your question.  This is my "time off" time.  It may last an hour two hours or 0 seconds.  It depends on if my little one wakes up.  Usually, I am doing about 5 to 20 things at once.  This comes with the territory of being a mother.\n\nMy break time is usually an hour or two.  I have to choose between a little "me" time (doing nothing, but playing on Y!A) and sleep.  I'd rather have some time to myself doing this.  If all i did was sleep and Mom, I would be even more insane than i am.
1024142
you're lucky you were close to her. Many people don't get to experience that. This is perfectly normal. You must be pretty close if you feel bad about stuff you may not want to tell her. Kids go through this stage all the time. It doesn't get better until you are both older and wiser. Be grateful. When I was 17 my mother and I used to fight all the time, because we were so different, and the fact that she just got remarried, had a kid and I no longer felt like part of the family. bit crap really!
1072617
This is quite normal.  It is growing up  and I guess you are around 12-14 yrs?\n\nTwo issues\n\nOne is explaining you need your own space and privacy.  Your folks will not know you have reached this stage in your life unless you tell them.\n\nSecond is practical.  If you have your own room,  well explain you need a lock on the door..............and if that happens respect the space/trust you are given.\n\nIf you do not have your own room,  then discuss futher options.\n\nFinally,  that is what brothers and sisters are for......to drive you up the wall!  But you love them really,,,,,,,,,,,,,,!
217738
I've been plauged with insomnia since as far back as I can recall. My mom always had problems getting me up for school in the morning, mainly b/c I didn't get much sleep at night. I've been a night owl ever since. I went through a time where I did speed/meth to stay up all night so I didn't have to worry about fighting to fall asleep. that was the first sign for me, I was always fighting to go to sleep. My mind just didn't seem to want to shut off. so, I had read never to stay in bed when you can't sleep after about 15 minutes....to do something relaxing, like read, or take a bath, or watch tv. but don't stay in bed. your not supposed to associate your bed with anything else but sleep. nothing helped me, even did a sleep study. I only slept 4 hours so they could only come to the conclusion that I had insomnia....gee, ya think!! well, I can only sleep with the help of prescribed meds now. good luck!!
57784
Well I don't know your aunt's regular sleeping habits, but if you're asking whether women with new babies tend to be up at bizarre times of night the answer is yes...although that doesn't mean she's up NOW. If she's managing to catch some sleep between feedings, burpings, and changings, you probably don't want to wake her.
148345
Each child requires a different amount of sleep. My theory is to see how hard it is for them to wake up. They should be waking up refreshed and with little dificulty. If so, then the time they go to sleep is fine (or even later). However, if you need a garden hose to wake them up, then go to bed earlier.\n\nPersonally, I always needed very little sleep and never had a problem waking up. In high school, I typically went to bed between midnight to 1:00am and would wake up at 6:00am, often before the alarm. In my later years (aka today) I typically retire for the night at 2am and am up by 6:00am. (Speaking of which, it is almost bedtime)
756899
I think if you are not comfortable with your 5 year old son/daughter walking in while in the act, then you need to say so. Alot of kids have walked in on their parents, and that is one thing that grossly sticks in their memories...many of us adults still remember...yuck! There is a time and place for this, but when there is a chance the kids could walk in, then it should not even be a question. She sounds a bit selfish. If she wants to spice it up, then wait until the kids are asleep and you two can go outside or in the car, or wherever she finds it exciting. So, I do not feel that you are in the wrong on this, I don't agree with it either. Good luck! :)