I don’t usually refer to my son as a toddler yet, but I’m a first time mom and have a 17m old son who has had a couple nights of fighting to go to bed and stay asleep.

I read where earlier bed time is beneficial for them but since he’s been 8m old he’s put up a fight to go to sleep any earlier than 830. Lately he hasn’t been going down easily and even after going back and forth for 30 mins to get him to fall asleep he’s up at 430-5 and unable to get him to back to sleep without a struggle. He eats pretty well and sometimes will get a snack a little before bed so I’m not sure if he’s hungry but I know for a fact he’s not getting enough sleep.

I don’t like the feeling that I’m neglecting his needs bc I’m tired but unsure of what I’m supposed to do so I don’t encourage him to want to wake up and be ready to play. Please any experience or opinion is appreciated!

(I would also like to add that now that the temp has dropped to the 30s we haven’t been going outside as much so I do know that he isn’t getting as worn out)