Ok, my dear daughter is 2 1/2 and has all the attitude that goes with this age. Does not fall asleep on her own and recently learned to climb out of her crib. We are on to a big girl bed. Which she loves till it is time to sleep. If I leave the room I get a full out banshee scream for at least 15 minutes and of course now she can get out on her own as well. She is a delightful, funny and joyful child. Usually very happy and easy going. But got a double dose of stubborn from her Daddy and me . I would love to hear from other Mom's who have dealt with this or a similar issue. I am at my wits end for lack of sleep and as much as I love her this is driving me nuts that she refuses to fall asleep without me there!