4 1/2 yo wont sleep past 5am

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Registered: 01-17-2007
4 1/2 yo wont sleep past 5am
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Thu, 01-25-2007 - 9:49am
Once in a great while he will be up at 6 but most of the time it is closer to 5. Seems like the later we put him to bed the earlier he is up. He only takes a nap sometimes, and is tired when he goes to bed. We have to really push to get him to stay up till 8. Even with a nap. But then he is up bright and early again. Most of the time it doesn't matter because dh is up at 5:30 for work when he is on his regular shift. Sometimes though it would be nice to sleep in a little. Or even have a chance to drink a cup of coffee in peace once in a while. I guess I could get up at 4.......Any suggestions.

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Registered: 08-03-2006
Fri, 01-26-2007 - 2:04pm

Jessie,

My issues with having a TV in the room has nothing to do with what they are watching....parental controls are a great thing....but I want to control how much TV my kids watch. I am very picky about what and how much they watch, so if my kids are able to get up when they like and watch TV, then I can not regulate their TV time when I am asleep and do not know.

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Registered: 08-03-2006
Fri, 01-26-2007 - 2:08pm
Paige...I agree with all you said! I would do the same thing in that situation. I am the boss (and my DH) not the kids....I would never resort to getting up at 4am just because my kids could not listen to me. A punishment or reward system would be a good option. I know people who let their kids dictate their life and that would not fly in my house!! I am a mean Mom....I will admit it!! I am raising my kids as I was raised....and I turned out ok
baby development Proud hospital birthing, disposible diapering, vaccinating, CIO, breastfeeding and supplementing Mam
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Registered: 03-17-2005
Fri, 01-26-2007 - 2:09pm
I think Noggin has great shows on and has no commercials.

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Registered: 07-06-2006
Fri, 01-26-2007 - 6:02pm

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Noggin! The Upside Down Show drives me absolutly NUTS, but the boys like it.

Chrissy

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Registered: 03-17-2005
Sat, 01-27-2007 - 9:07am
LOL!

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Registered: 03-25-2005
Sat, 01-27-2007 - 12:11pm

We are Disney Playhouse fans over here.


Sorry for hijack.... G/L with figuring out your baby's sleep issues.




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