3yr old stays up late...?

No matter how early my son gets up or whether or not he takes a nap during the day, he always stays up til 1am sometimes 3am in the morning. Even if I make him lay down he still just lays there for at least an hour or so before he falls asleep. My husbands family told me to try to turn him counter clock wise. I thought this sounded very weird (well for me at first confusing). I was wondering if anyone else has ever heard of this (taking your child and turning him counter clock wise)?

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well ive never heard of that but....im in the same boat as you. i too have a three year old who is running around as we speak .uuuuugggggg wellthe best i can do is sypothize with you. im hoping she grows out of it.

Yep, its an old wives tale, but it's confusing to me too. However, we did this w/my oldest daughter - and it seemed to work. I'm sure many will dispute that. Plus, my entire family swears by it. Usually, you have to do it as an infant. You hold the child facing you, then flip him backwards, feet over head 3x.
On an more scientific note, you should talk with your DR. In the meantime, try to have his room stimulant free, no TV or Music. Get him into some kind of routine. Dinner, Play-time/movie, bath, a little more quiet play, story-time, bed by 9, - stand tough, don't let him get up. Try that for a week and be consistant, see if that works. Hope it helps!

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