Taken from A.D.D. Warehouse News
Every child is different and requires a different amount of sleep to be healthy and function well. On average a 5 to 12 year old should get 10 to 11 hours of sleep.
If your child has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep try the following tips:
- Offer a snack before bedtime.
- Make bedtime the same time every night and make sure the child is engaging in a quiet activity before bedtime to prevent overarousal.
- Develop a bedtime routine: bath, putting on pajamas, brushing teeth, read a story, etc so the child can form good sleep habits.
- Stick to the bedtime you have set. Make it a rule that has to be followed so that the child does not test the limits every night.
- Encourage the child to fall asleep on their own. Parents should avoid staying in bed with their child until the child falls asleep. The child who falls asleep on his or her own will be better able to return to sleep during normal nighttime awakenings and sleep throughout the night.
Keep last "goodnights" short. Say "goodnight" when it's time for you to leave the room and try not to come back if your child calls for you.
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