Hi, I'm new to this site. I have 3 girls aged 8.5, 7 and 3.
I am having problems with my oldest dd. She just can't get to sleep at night until really late and subsequently I can't get her up for school in the morning. She sometimes comes down saying she can't sleep, sometimes there are tears and she can't tell us what's wrong. She's not falling asleep till after 10pm but last night it was midnight
I'm very worried because I know how important sleep is for children. I'm torn between feeling sorry for her being genuinely not able to fall asleep, or being firm thinking it's a behaviourial thing (ie she may enjoy the attention).
Other than that she is happy and healthy, doing well at school and enjoys her friends and activities etc. I have spoken to the school in case there is anything there - there isn't and as far as I can see there isn't anything bothering her (apart from not being able to fall asleep!).
Does anyone have any advice? Thanks.
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NK5c74826eX126faefc14d · 23/02/2010 16:49
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