| Ages & Stages
Children & Sleep
Children need between 9 and 16 hours of sleep per day, depending
on their age. You know it is impossible to try to reason with a
toddler about their sleep needs with the days getting longer.
Here are tips to make bedtime a breeze.
- Establish a bedtime routine.
- Let your kids know bedtime is near; “Bedtime
is in 10 minutes.”
- Set rules about the number of stories or
trips to get a drink, etc.
- Talk about fears or anxieties. It may help
to do a “monster” check.
- Allow a security item. A blanket, nightlight,
or favorite stuffed animal.
- Avoid activities in the house around bedtime
that compete with going to sleep. Kids don’t want to miss
anything.
- Set a regular bedtime. Stick to it.
Overly tired children may have trouble going to sleep at night.
Don’t be afraid to change bedtimes to allow for plenty of
sleep.
Links
Children
and Sleep (pdf)
Quality Time, Quality Books
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is called breakfast
because you are breaking (break) your overnight fast. Breakfast
gives your body a good start for a great day. After you eat, sit
down and read a great book together.
Read this Book Together!
1001 Things To Spot on The Farm, by Gillian Doherty
Me and My Dad Breakfast!
Breakfast Taco’s:
Ingredients:
* 6 Tortilla
* 8 Eggs
* 2 Tablespoons milk
* 6 Slices bacon cooked and crumbled
* 1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
In a medium size microwave-safe bowl, mix together well eggs and
milk; cover bowl with paper towel. Microwave on HIGH for 3-4 minutes,
stirring once after 2 minutes, or until cooked and fluffy. Heat
tortillas as directed on the package. Spoon warm eggs onto each
tortilla. Top with crumbled bacon and shredded cheese and fold tortilla.
Me and My Dad Activity!
Do your kids ever ask you, “Where do eggs come from?”
or “What kind of animal is bacon?” Spend an afternoon
visiting a farm near you. It will expose your child to a different
way of living while teaching them where their food comes from. You
can find a farm by visiting your local Cooperative Extension office
or Chamber of Commerce and asking about farm tours.
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