My dd is 9 and has always been a night owl. Persuading her to calm down and go to bed before 9 p.m. is difficult, because she doesn't seem tired ! Getting her up and getting a move on in the morning is not easy. Am sitting here in tears because I shouted at her this morning - was spending hours fiddling with her hair and we were nearly late for school. She is so bad-tempered as well and simply won't get herself ready.
Any suggestions will be welcome. I am feeling terrible. Unfortunately school is not geared to night owls. Have tried to stay calm - failed miserably this morning. Went out to see all other mothers looking immaculate and chatting happily to their children. Find the school run very demoralising at times like these.