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September 27, 2022
Help your child develop his independence and security. Sharing the bed with their parents generates an excessive attachment.
Sometimes, the refusal that children have to sleep alone is due to several habits or customs practiced by the parents or relatives who live with them. Many prolong the process of separation, not knowing that this custom has an impact on the formation of their child’s personality, by establishing an excessive attachment to them or to other people, which can generate insecurity, inability to solve their own problems and difficulty in adapting to new situations.
Psychologist Mary Castro from Clinica Ricardo Palma points out that each child has their time to sleep alone, this happens around 4 years of age. “There are more independent or mature children who learn easily, others need their parents’ supervision for a longer time. In these cases, you have to have a lot of patience because this need can be due to different factors, including fear of the dark, ”she says.
Keys for you to learn
There are several strategies for a child to sleep alone. However, it is recommended to follow a routine so that he/she gets used to staying in his/her room, especially if the little one usually shares the bed with the parents. Take into account the following tips:
Avoid making these mistakes:
Dr. Mary Castro
Psychologist at Clinica Ricardo Palma