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avatarBryan.EduGuide
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How can I get my 5 year old daughter to go to sleep at night?

We put her to bed around 7:30 but she usually doesn't get to sleep until 9:30.

Question applies to ages: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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avatarMaryKat
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Health and Wellness # of Thumbs Up Received (1)		 We have the same problem, especially in the summertime when it stays light so late in Michigan.
What helps most is to tire her out physically during the day and then wisk her off to bed when she first shows signs of sleepiness. It can be tough to read the signals sometimes, and if she gets too tired we're sunk. Keeping her room cool helps, as does soothing music, and letting her look at books quietly in bed.
The best solution, however, is the autumnal equinox!

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parent of an "I'm not sleepy" 5 year old.
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avatarLizInHolt
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Top 5 in: Career Training, Choosing College, Depression and Mental Health, Discipline, Families and Relationships, Health and Wellness, Home Learning and Field Trips, Learning Disabilities and Special Needs, Learning Styles, Manners and Values, Parenting Support, Parents and Schools, Safety, School Policy and Education Issues, Setting Goals and Getting Motivated, Study Skills and Academics, Transitions and Readiness, Students' Civil RightsTop 5 in 18 Topics		 Depending on when she has to get up, maybe you're putting her to bed too early. Maybe try putting her to bed a half hour later. Establish a going-to-bed routine that allows a gradually quieting down. Sitting quietly with her to talk about the day for a while, then reading to her for 15 minutes, then lights out. Maybe she would like a night light or very quiet, soothing music playing in her room. Whatever routine you establish, do it like clockwork every night. Good luck!
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