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July 03, 2001
 | | | | | | | | Dear Dr. Jana,
I have a 2-1/2-year-old daughter who has a sleep problem. Since about 10 months of age, she wakes very early--between 5-5:30 AM...She IS tired. I definitely feel it is NOT just a matter of her being an 'early riser.' If she seemed fine, I would just deal with it! Her room is completely dark and there are no noises waking her at that hour...She naps daily for about one and a half hours. I would love any insight you can give me!
Dear Jennifer,
I can imagine that you are very tired--keeping the hours that your daughter sets for you! While it is possible for a toddler to simply be an early riser, or to not need as much sleep as other toddlers her age, there are several things you should take...
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| PARENTS ARE TALKING | |  | AUTHOR: Kanga
SUBJECT: Twice the Height at Two?
DATE: October 07, 2000 |
When I was growing up, my mom and my aunt said that the height that a child will reach as an adult is about twice the height that child is at two years old.
It worked for me. And it was close for my daughter. I'm wondering if anyone else has heard this -- and whether it's held for them, too.
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If you take your toddler to a fireworks display, remember that many young children are frightened by the noise and crowds. Explain what's going to happen ahead of time, act calm or delighted when the booms go off, and be ready to take him home if the festivities are truly scaring him. |
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