Make Bed Time Easy For Children ............

THERE ARE NO HARD-AND-FAST RULES FOR BEDTIME, AND EVERY CHILD IS DIFFERENT BASED ON HIS ORHER TEMPERAMENT. WHAT’S IMPORTANT IS TO DEVELOP A ROUTINE AND STICK TO IT.

Sleep is vital for a child's mental and physical development. Good sleep habits can also help take the stress out of bedtime.

Make sleep a family priority.
Set regular go-to-bed and wake-up times for the entire family and be sure to follow them — even on weekends. You can tell that children
are getting enough sleep when they fall asleep within 15 to 30 minutes of going to bed, wake up easily in the morning, and don't fall
asleep during the day.

Deal with sleep difficulties.
Signs of sleep struggles include difficulty falling asleep, night time awakenings, snoring, stalling and resisting going to bed, having trouble breathing during sleep, and loud or heavy breathing while sleeping. Sleep difficulties can be seen in daytime behaviour as well.

Work as a team.
It's important to discuss and agree on a sleep strategy for your child with your spouse or partner beforehand and work together as a team to carry it out consistently. If you are starting a new sleep routine for your child,make her part of the team by explaining the new plan to her if she is old enough to understand.

Routine, routine, routine.
Kids love it, they thrive on it, and it works. A nightly bedtime routine helps your child learn to be sleepy, just like reading in bed often puts adults to sleep.

Bedtime snacks.
Children need more than three meals a day to keep them going, so a small snack before bedtime can help their bodies stay fuelled through the night. Healthy options include whole-grain cereal with milk, graham crackers, or a piece of fruit. Avoid large snacks .

Sleep environment.
Make sure the bedroom is dark and quiet and the noise level in the house is low. If your child does not like a totally dark room, turn on
a small night light .

Security object.
Bedtime means separation, and that can be made easier with a
personal object, like a doll, teddy bear, blanket,  or other comfort
item. This kind of object can provide a sense of security and control
that comforts to your child before falling asleep.

One last thing.
Kids will always ask for that one last thing — kisses, hugs, a drink of
water, using the bathroom, just one more book. They can be quite inventive.

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