A kid lays awake for an hour. She listens to audio books and also has books to read. She is new and parents told me she doesn't need as much sleep as most kids. Usually kids sleep here....I've never had a non sleeper.
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I have this child (same one I mentioned earlier today in another post). I give her books, puzzles, etc. She never naps, and everyone else does, even kids that are a year older. I used to feel bad about it, but now, it's just the way it goes...
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Originally posted by MissAnn View PostA kid lays awake for an hour. She listens to audio books and also has books to read. She is new and parents told me she doesn't need as much sleep as most kids. Usually kids sleep here....I've never had a non sleeper.
She is exercising her listening and reading skills.
It's important to have quiet time no matter what age you are.
I'd feel guilty if she were just lying there with nothing to do but she's not so...it's all good.
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Thank you! I don't feel guilty but I worry about complaints to the parents and then "that phone call"......asking fot little Susie to get to get up for nap....no, she may not. I need to read daycare.com, Facebook, and candy crush without interruption!
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No guilt because you are preparing this child for school.
Having the strong skill set to be independently quiet and allow for the needs of the other students will be vital in her success at school.
This child will be required to sit still and be quiet for hours on end soon, better the child has a transition period to that expectation.
I remember personal reading time as a reward, not a punishment. Not every child has the blessing of nice books to read at home. I know it is our job to look at what we can do better, but we need to give ourselves credit for what gifts we are already offering.- Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.
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