My 3 year old is going to sleep later and later every day and as a result wakes up later too. he used to go to sleep at 9, then it became 10, and today it's 12am! He goes to childcare so nap is between 1-3, 2hrs as max. I've tried everything I can - starting his routine earlier, putting my foot down and refusing any more songs/stories, rewards in the morning, scare tactics, draw him a schedule, etc. But nothing seems to work and he just doesn't want to sleep! he knows how to turn on the lights when I switch them off, he knows how to let himself out when I lock him in, he doesn't get scared when we scold him. I'm seriously getting very frustrated! someone please help!!!

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Switch. Wake him up early at let's say 7am. Adjust his timing. Replan his routines. So for example, wake up, brush teeth, play toys, outdoor, bath, lunch, TV, nap 1 to 3pm after which wake up, play toys, TV, outdoor, bath, dinner, brush teeth, lie down. By 9pm latest he should be in bed and the house must shut down. I went through exactly what you mentioned. We need to adjust ourselves first. Reflect.

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Home Toddler 3 year old going sleep later later every day result wakes later too used go sleep 9 then became 10 today 12am goes childcare nap between 1 3 2hrs max ive tried everything i starting routine earlier putting foot down refusing more songsstories rewards in morning etc but nothing seems work doesnt want sleep knows how turn lights when i switch them off knows how let himself out when i lock him in doesnt get scared when scold him im seriou