My 5year old has been complaining of feeling tired for the last 5 days. I can’t figure out it she’s genuine or it’s a game or just something to say for reaction.
started on Friday, she said she had a little sleep at school - yes I need to verify this with the teacher tomo! She wanted to put her pjs on at 4pm, so we let her, but she didn’t go to sleep any earlier than usual despite doing an earlier bedtime for her.
She had about 11-12 hours sleep - a little Sat am lie in for us all until 8am. Then said she didn’t want to go to ballet as was tired & wanted to play with her sister, fine. She came on a good walk, no complaints, lots of playing at home, then announced tiredness & put her PJs on & got into bed… but didn’t remain there long. Again, a regular bedtime or sleeping around 8ish for 11 hours.
sunday was low key - a park play, fun swimming & only mentioned being tired when I said “see she’s fine” and then pretended to sleep in the car. Usual bedtime again.
Mondays announced no tiredness.
Tuesday after school announced tired, put her pjs on at 4pm & played in her bed with her sister. Then usual playing, bedtime as usual.
She is being emotional - but that’s quite normal - ie preferring me, shouting at times. She is eating normally, sleeping normally, playing normally. Just talking about being tired!
how long do I give it before I call a GP? Is she just playing into a new idea of Pjs on in the day? Do other reception age kids complaint or tiredness?
her diet is okay - pescatarian by her choice, some fruit & veg, but currently a bit fussy on that end!