Sleep Myth #5 - My toddler doesnt fall asleep until 10 pm, and s/he wakes up every morning at 5:30 ams/he clearly isnt tired, and just doesnt need a lot of sleep - FALSE! Many children who go to sleep late at night and do not nap during the day actually rise too early in the morning, NOT because they have gotten sufficient sleep, but because it is a symptom of sleep deprivation. Many children who are over-tired exhibit attention and behavior problems, or may simply be difficult or cranky in the afternoons. Some over-tired children will also fall asleep every time they get in the car, or crash much earlier than their bedtime some nights in the middle of playing - on the couch or the floor, or even on the stairs up to bed!
Posted on: Thu, 03 Oct 2013 04:05:49 +0000
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