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Sleep problem in 3-4 year old
This is my first time writing to this group and I would appreciate any
help if possible. I have an almost 4 year old who goes to bed around 8:30 or 9 PM and wakes up at the crack of dawn (like 5 to 5:30) Is there any way to keep him in bed longer? Keeping him up later produces the same results. I have tried putting a lamp on a timer and telling him that if he waits until the lamp goes on he gets a sticker for his chart but this doesn't do the trick at all. Any advice, stories, words of encouragement? Thanks in advance. Nancy |
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ups.com... This is my first time writing to this group and I would appreciate any help if possible. I have an almost 4 year old who goes to bed around 8:30 or 9 PM and wakes up at the crack of dawn (like 5 to 5:30) Is there any way to keep him in bed longer? Keeping him up later produces the same results. I have tried putting a lamp on a timer and telling him that if he waits until the lamp goes on he gets a sticker for his chart but this doesn't do the trick at all. Any advice, stories, words of encouragement? Thanks in advance. Get some good shades. If the room doesn't brighten, he might not get up so early. Have him hop in bed with you for a while until you are ready to get up. Send him back to his room if he gets up too early. It might take a while, but at almost 4, he is old enough to be taught not to wake you up right away. Provide some quiet activity that he can do by himself in the morning if you aren't up yet. Bizby |
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ups.com... This is my first time writing to this group and I would appreciate any help if possible. I have an almost 4 year old who goes to bed around 8:30 or 9 PM and wakes up at the crack of dawn (like 5 to 5:30) Is there any way to keep him in bed longer? What are your reasons for wanting to keep him in bed longer? Is it because you don't think he's getting enough sleep or because he gets you up earlier than you'd like? If it's the first, I'd try putting him to bed earlier and see if that helps. If it's the second, can he play quietly in his room for a while so he doesn't disturb you? Does he have books, puzzles, etc in his room? Lucy |
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