For those who have assisted their little ones to sleep...

[MummyNaomi]

I have always cuddled my babies to sleep

DS is now 3y8m and I still lie in his bed with him as he falls asleep, I have suggested a few times he put himself to sleep with a book or teddy while I sit on the couch where he can see me, he gets upset at this suggestion so I am happy to lay and cuddle. Soon enough he won't need me so will continue until he wants me to stop, whenever that nay be, school age or not

[*EJ*]

Thanks ladies, truthfully i love the way we get to sleep right now. My boys self settled so i never had this with them, there are still times when they need me so i'm there but it can get tricky trying to be in 3 places at once.

We'll just see how this year goes then

[Jellyfish]

My DD1 transitioned out of needing us right there around the time she weaned (was fed to sleep) at 3yr 3months. We started reading books and then a cuddle to sleep but now we cuddle and walk out while she is still awake no problems ever. She has never fought or resisted sleep. She is almost 4 now and still such a dream to get to sleep

[Arimeh]

My DS is 6 tomorrow and still can't put himself to sleep. So of course my 4 year old and 3 year old can't either.

And I feed the toddler to sleep, or if she doesn't fall asleep, I sit by her bed and she falls asleep with me sitting there.

Bedtime is a bunch of joy here in this house....