DCB is 4 - turns 5 in February.
Nap here is from about 12 (usually it's closer to 12:15) to 2:30. At 2:30, I wake everyone up regardless if they are asleep or not. Lights on, sound machine off, blinds open.
DCB usually falls asleep between 12:15 and 12:30 and is hard to wake at 2:30. 4/5 days he is still asleep at 2:30 when I wake everyone.
His bedtime at home is 8:30pm, but mom said he has been falling asleep later in the evening (9:30pm) then not wanting to wake in the morning.
My policy (in my handbook, signed by parents, but we all know that doesn't always mean anything) is that nap time is from 12:00 to 2:30 and if after 30 minutes of quiet resting children are still awake they will be given books and quiet activities to do on their cot for the remainder of nap period. Basically I don't force a child to sleep or stay awake. I provide a relaxing environment and if they sleep, great. If not, that's okay too. I have one 3 year old who never sleeps more than an 1. Never. Her body just doesn't need it.
Advice for when this conversation happens more?
Just reiterate my policy?
Nap here is from about 12 (usually it's closer to 12:15) to 2:30. At 2:30, I wake everyone up regardless if they are asleep or not. Lights on, sound machine off, blinds open.
DCB usually falls asleep between 12:15 and 12:30 and is hard to wake at 2:30. 4/5 days he is still asleep at 2:30 when I wake everyone.
His bedtime at home is 8:30pm, but mom said he has been falling asleep later in the evening (9:30pm) then not wanting to wake in the morning.
My policy (in my handbook, signed by parents, but we all know that doesn't always mean anything) is that nap time is from 12:00 to 2:30 and if after 30 minutes of quiet resting children are still awake they will be given books and quiet activities to do on their cot for the remainder of nap period. Basically I don't force a child to sleep or stay awake. I provide a relaxing environment and if they sleep, great. If not, that's okay too. I have one 3 year old who never sleeps more than an 1. Never. Her body just doesn't need it.
Advice for when this conversation happens more?
Just reiterate my policy?
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