As you help your child learn a new set of sleep associations, you will need to be understanding, patient, and consistent until he adapts. Since you will be changing some familiar patterns, at first you will not always be doing what your child wants. Anytime you have to say no to a child, there will probably be protests and there may be some crying, but you can keep them to a minimum. A young child’s sleep will show marked improvement, usually within a few days to a week.
