Tis the time of year to adjust our sleep patterns no matter how old we are! Now that spring is almost here, the days are beginning to get longer, and we are gaining the daylight more and more each day! On March 8th, 2020, we will change our clocks ahead one hour. Here are a few tips to make this transition easier at home:

Control the light

Stick to a routine
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Be sympathetic

Children will have a successful sleep if the evening follows a routine. After dinner; a good warm bath, cozy PJs, a stuffed animal and a good book will help set children up for a restful night of sleep. One of the best parts of the day is to cuddle up with a young one and share a story together. This is quality time together plus reading to your child is the most important thing you can do as it will help to foster a long love for reading. Losing an hour of sleep on Saturday night can sometimes take a few nights for children to adapt even though it is only one hour. Be patient and give it a few nights! If your child is tired and still asleep in the morning, let him/her sleep, if you can! It does take their little bodies a few days to adjust and lose that sleepy feeling in the morning!

Jennifer and Kirsten