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preschoolers preschoolers should be
sleep
ing 11-13 hours a night with no naps by the age of five. with their mental develop- ment growing so rapidly, environmental stimulation and curiosity can create dif- ficulties falling a
sleep
.
sleep
walking and night terrors commonly make an appear- ance during these years. you can help by making sure their room is cool, dark, and quiet at
bedtime
, with no television or electronic devices to distract them. keep- ing to a regular wake time can be just as important as a set
bedtime
. big kids by now, you?ve got an independent, strong-willed
child
who sometimes feels like they are raising themselves. don?t be fooled by this.
child
ren still need be- tween 9 and 11 hours of
sleep
. with the busy schedules of homework, sports, playdates, and family, there is a higher demand for their time and attention. they will likely be more interested in television, computers, and the inter- net?all of which can lead to
bedtime
resistance. in this chain reaction, poor
sleep
can lead to behavioral problems, mood swings, and impact their abil- ity to pay attention in school. lucky for you,
child
ren in this age group can now understand the concept of healthy habits. take the time to teach them and then there were three... terresa dipuma, mother of three?including a set of 16 month old twins, talks about
sleep
success with multiples. ?i didn?t set out to co-
sleep
with my oldest, but nursing to
sleep
became so easy. with the arrival of the twins, we tried to get her to
sleep
in her own bed, but it was next to impossible. she prefers to
sleep
near us and spends most nights on a mattress next to our bed.? terresa says with her twin girls, the
bedtime
routine is the same as her older
child
, but this time she used their cribs earlier and more often. ?however, one downside to multiples is that they can hinder each other when not on the same page. ?geneva has had a very difficult time
sleep
ing lately. she sometimes wakes up crying and will thrash about in bed. this usually wakes the other up. she also doesn?t want her twin to touch her when she isn?t
sleep
ing well, but nap time is a different story. i can put them down right next to each other with no problem.? her greatest piece of advice is a simple one. ?divide and conquer! at
bedtime
, francesca gravitates to me and geneva to my husband, michael, so we let them.? one downside to multiples is that they can hinder each other when not on the same page.? the importance of
sleep
. continue to stick to a nighttime routine, keep their room quiet, and avoid stimulants such as caffeine. without a sufficient amount of unin- terrupted quality
sleep
, the proper num- ber of naps, and a schedule that stays in sync with their natural internal clock, your
child
could suffer from
sleep
depri- vation. at any age,
sleep
deprivation is a real threat to their overall health. if the condition becomes chronic, there could be serious health consequences.
sleep
is not just essential to mental health and behavior. it is also essential to good physical health. it promotes growth, af- fects weight, helps the heart, and pro- duces proteins to help fight germs. be sure to engage your
child
in activ- ity during the day. participate in conver- sations or tummy time with your baby. let older
child
ren run and play. at night, encourage quiet, calm evenings with a warm bath, listening to music, or read- ing a book. reduce
sleep
anxiety by tak- ing the focus off of
sleep
and putting it on the idea of relaxation. instill healthy
sleep
habits early on and you are more likely to have a happy, independent, well-adjusted, and more sociable
child
. most importantly, more
sleep
for your little ones translates to more
sleep
for mom and dad. and that?s a notion we can all get behind. ? april 2016 | brparents.com 33
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