HELP...how do I get toddler to sleep

First of all I want to let you know you're not alone and most parents go through this very same thing and if they tell you they didn't then they never tried enforcing a bed time on a two year old. With that said I will offer some words of wisdom sense I myself have went through this with 5 children. First of all you have to realize that two year olds look at bedtime as a punishment. You want to take away that fear. Some suggestions: Don't call it bedtime, call it story time or you and mommy time. Act excited about bringing her to bed as if it is something she and you look forward to. This helps change their opinions on bedtime. With my first child I would instantly tense up over the idea of bed time and my daughter would feel it which again would make her feel like she was being punished each night. I will add that it is a good parent that enforces bedtimes for their children. They need their rest and to be a good mom you need some time without her awake. Start out acting excited and go to the room with her. Let her pick out a book, help her into her PJ's and snuggle up next to her to read. Say her prayers with her and remind her of how much she is loved. If she seems to still be restless try singing a favorite song or reciting a favorite rythm. All my kids loved "you are my sunshine". After you have done this kiss her, give her a big hug and tell her mommy's little one needs to get her sleep so she can grow big and strong. Remind her to stay in her bed and tell her if she does you will leave the door open just a little so she knows your not far away. This is not magic and won't work the first time out but if you keep it routine it will work eventually. In the mean time do not get upset or make her feel as if she has been locked in her room. Each time she gets out of bed just scoop her up without saying a word bring her back into her bed and repeat what you said just before you left the first time. Routines and bedtimes are great parenting and take work but I know you can do it. I will also tell you that this works well because it really was only my first two that I had a struggle with until I learned this routine. Live and learn right! I wish I had someone to tell me this. Best wishes

As suggested, Start out with a routine. It isn't easy at first, because this will be new to your daughter. I suggest that you let her cry for 5 minutes in her room, go in and reassure her that she is ok and then walk right back out. She will probably throw her fit again and again, but keep going in every 5 minutes to let her know she is safe. If you do this night after night, she will get to realize that you aren't going to give in. Once she is in her bed, I would suggest that you don't let her back in your bed. This will confuse her as to what is expected. I had to do this with my son and after 1 week he was going to bed great, without the crying ect. Good luck.