I am getting stressed out every night.  

I don't have that kind of problem because at an early stage, I taught my kids to sleep even when I'm not with them. I think your son is doing that because you have accustomed him to seeing you beside him. It may be good at times to be with our kids side during bedtime. But if it would be every time, they will be used to it. My little son gets 3 spanks for whining and he knows that so he behave himself even when its bedtime. I hope you find a way to deal with your son. Good day Madame.

Hello jugsjugs...
I had this same problem with my grandson when he came to live with us for a while. A psyogolist told us to do this and it worked for him.. Start off with a small nite light of some sort. Tell him before bedtime what is going to happen this night. That you are going to put him into bed with hugs and kisses and then you will walk out of the room and will not come back. The key thing to this is that you tell him before bedtime. He will have time to think about it. Then add that if he does this that he will get some kind of reward the next day. The psychologist suggested that we give an extra 5 minutes of something to start with. Believe it or not it worked. It is like making a deal with the child. Good luck jugs and let me how it worked out..

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send him to another family member every night hahaha

Hello Jugs. Yes, I can see how you will be getting a lot of stress with your sons. I do get a lot of stress too every day, but that's work related. I have to spend many hours a day at work during the week days. Oh, that's so stressful. By the time I get back home in the evening time, I am totally exausted, and need a lot of rest and relaxation.

You don't say how old he is but is he afraid of the dark? Have you asked him what is the problem that you or your husband have to be there to put him to sleep? If he is afraid of the dark put a night light on for him. My granddaughter is 3 and my daughter has to lay there with her till she falls asleep but she is only 3. She usually falls asleep within 15 minutes after my daughter has read her a story. If he is older then start taking away privilages from him. Such as toys, TV or playing with friends etc.... Good luck to you.

I would see a doctor and counselor on parenting techniques to help your behavior cope with his manipulations. He knows you will give in so he does it cause the noises are disturbing enough. So you must learn some counter acts for his temper tantrums and manipulations. Its not easy but you must know your child so you have to be creative and try different. Often that has to do with attention needs or competition vs. the other children. I would involve him in some busy activities during the day so that and keep him active until is bed time, I bet you he would be too tired to keep up with his mode and just sleep long and maybe things will change.