Every parent knows what it is like to be awoken at four a.m. by cries from their infant or toddler. It sucks, but there are some things you can do to try and get your child onto a good sleep schedule. If you start by doing an audit of their sleeping habits, you may find that their naps are too short or at the wrong time of day. You may also need to evaluate the time they go to bed. Putting them to bed too late can lead to early rising. There may also be distractions that alter their sleep.

Key Takeaways:

• That being said, I’ve worked with so many parents who swore to me that their children were early birds and, by doing an audit of their sleep schedule and sleep habits, we got them sleeping til 7 am.
• The good news is that early wakings can almost always be solved. It may take time and persistence, but you’ll get there.
• Daytime sleep is directly connected to nighttime sleep. If one get screwy, the other will follow.

“They can also be a result of naps that aren’t at the age-appropriate times and thus aren’t as restorative as they could be.”

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