{"id":63000000323,"date":"2021-03-01T20:35:06","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T20:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/?p=63000000323"},"modified":"2021-03-01T20:35:06","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T20:35:06","slug":"helping-your-preschooler-develop-healthy-sleep-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/2021\/03\/01\/helping-your-preschooler-develop-healthy-sleep-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping Your Preschooler Develop Healthy Sleep Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63000000324 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2021\/03\/sleep-habits.jpg\" alt=\"Helping Your Preschooler Develop Healthy Sleep Habits at Kids 'R' Kids Missouri City, preschool, daycare, childcare\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Does your preschooler have trouble settling down at night?\u00a0 Does she suddenly get very needy at bedtime or have trouble staying in bed? Getting children to bed at night can sometimes be a struggle, but well rested children are generally happier and healthier.\u00a0 Here are some suggestions to start them on the right track.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Limit Screen Time<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First, limit screen time. Children have a hard time settling down for the night when they are overstimulated by screens. Try to keep electronics turned off in the evening, but if that isn\u2019t possible, turn them off at least an hour before bedtime. Have screen free opportunities available for your child such as puzzles, blocks, dolls, cars, etc.\u00a0 Let your child exercise her body and brain more so it will be ready for a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make a Routine<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Next, find a bedtime routine that works for your family and stick with it.\u00a0 It\u2019s not as important <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">what<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> you do for your bedtime routine as it is to put one in place and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">stick to it<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0 Remember to keep noise and active play to a minimum during this time.\u00a0 Listening to quiet music, playing with sensory bottles, reading books, and a calming bath are all great ideas to consider.\u00a0 Preschoolers need 10-13 hours of sleep each night, so plan your nightly routine with that in mind.\u00a0 White noise is also a great way to encourage sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meet the Needs<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lastly, make sure all her needs are taken care of before saying goodnight.\u00a0 Whether it is eating a healthy, filling meal, getting one last drink, or picking out her favorite stuffed animal, try your best to head off any bedtime delays in advance.\u00a0 After tucking her in bed, leave the room and plan on not going back.\u00a0 This will encourage her to fall asleep on her own.\u00a0 If she comes out of her room repeatedly, take her back immediately and leave again.\u00a0 Do not make it a big deal or draw attention to it, and she should drop the habit sooner rather than later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is never too late to teach healthy sleeping habits to your child.\u00a0 Be consistent and it will pay off with a good night\u2019s sleep for everyone!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you enjoyed this blog, please take a look at our school\u2019s<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/blog\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">blog page<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. 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