{"id":93000000212,"date":"2021-03-02T16:40:08","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T16:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/suwanee\/?p=93000000212"},"modified":"2021-03-02T16:40:08","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T16:40:08","slug":"helping-your-preschooler-develop-healthy-sleep-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/suwanee\/2021\/03\/02\/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-93000000213 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/suwanee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2021\/03\/sleep-habits.jpg\" alt=\"Helping Your Preschooler Develop Healthy Sleep Habits at Kids 'R' Kids Suwanee, preschool, daycare, childcare\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is no secret that preschoolers have tons of energy.\u00a0 At the end of the day, you are probably totally drained of all energy, but your little one is ready to play for hours.\u00a0 It is important to build healthy sleep habits at a young age.\u00a0 We don\u2019t want to send our little geniuses off to preschool sleepy and cranky, right?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Create a Calm Environment<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turn your child\u2019s room into a serene oasis.\u00a0 Pull the curtains closed, turn out the lights, and turn on soothing music.\u00a0 Pull the sheets and blankets back and add their favorite stuffed animal to their bed.\u00a0 If you want to turn up the spa-factor, you can use some lavender essential oils for added relaxation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provide Wind Down Time<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Give your child warnings before springing the words \u201ctime for bed\u201d on them.\u00a0 Remind your child bedtime is coming up in thirty minutes and help them choose a calm activity to do until that time.\u00a0 Warn them another ten minutes before the bedtime routine begins.\u00a0 This helps their brains wind down and signal to their bodies it is time to relax and get ready for sleep.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bedtime Routine<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Children need routines and actually crave routine and consistency.\u00a0 It makes them feel safe, secure, and loved.\u00a0 Turn off all electronics and stimulating devices at least thirty minutes prior to bedtime.\u00a0 Serve your preschooler a light, healthy snack.\u00a0 Let your little one choose which pajamas to wear, what stuffed animal to take to bed, and which blankets are needed for the night.\u00a0 A warm bath and brushing your preschooler\u2019s teeth may be next in your routine.\u00a0 Finally, end your routine with snuggles, a bedtime story or two, and lots of kisses.\u00a0 The entire routine should be done with hushed voices and a calm demeanor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Putting a preschooler to bed can be stressful and tiring.\u00a0 Breathe and enjoy these moments with your little one.\u00a0 They won\u2019t last forever and you will surely miss them once your not-so-little-one is putting himself to bed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/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\/suwanee\/blog\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">blog page<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. 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