Waking up children in the morning can indeed be a moment that tests patience. Maybe Mother has done everything possible, but nothing works to wake the Little One to get ready for school. nowSo, so that your little one gets used to getting up early, you can apply the tips below.
Difficulty getting up in the morning is very common in school-age children. The reason could be because they are still sleepy or they are not used to getting up early.
However, the condition of being difficult to wake up in the morning can also be caused because your little one has insomnia. If this condition lasts for more than 3 weeks, consult a doctor immediately.
Tips to Wake Children in the Morning
You may already feel frustrated because your little one is very difficult to wake up every morning, especially if you have a busy schedule in the morning. Actually, the schedule of getting up in the morning can be used you know, Bun. Your little one can even get up on their own without Mom's help.
So that your little one gets used to getting up in the morning, do the following tips:
1. Discipline sleep every day
Mothers should know that children's sleep needs vary, depending on their age. Your little one should also get enough and quality sleep, because lack of sleep can affect their performance at school. The following is a child's sleep needs by age:
- 3-5 years old: 10–13 hours
- Ages 5–13 years: 9–11 hours
- Age over 13 years: 8–10 hours
now, so that your little one is easily awakened in the morning, apply healthy habits before bed and invite him to sleep early. If he needs 10 hours of sleep, you can take him to bed at 8 pm and wake him up at 6 am. This schedule must be applied every day, even if you are on vacation, until your little one gets used to it.
2. Teach children to set their own alarm
When teaching your little one how to set their own alarm, you also teach your little one to learn to be responsible for time. That way, your little one doesn't need to always depend on the mother to wake up in the morning.
Before that, make sure your little one understands and agrees on what time he should wake up and why. You can discuss with your little one how long he needs to sleep and how much time he needs to get ready before going to school without being late.
After that, Mother can teach her to set the alarm according to the time that has been mutually agreed upon. If necessary, you can buy your little one an alarm clock with his favorite model and color. This can make him even more excited to get up in the morning.
3. Wake up your little one in a fun way
It is important for mothers to wake up their little ones in fun ways. Avoid yelling, scolding, or pulling the blanket roughly when you wake him up. This can actually make your little one hate getting up early.
When waking your little one, turn on the room lights or open the window blinds so that sunlight enters. After that, sit on the edge of his bed and call his name in a normal voice. Gently stroke his back so he doesn't suddenly feel disturbed.
Do this a few times and be patient if your little one doesn't respond. Try to start waking your little one 15-30 minutes before their scheduled wake-up time, so they don't wake up in a hurry and can still relax for a while before it's time to take a bath.
4. Apply the same sleep schedule on holidays
If you have set a regular sleep schedule for your child on school days, this rule should also be applied on days when he is not in school or during long holidays. Do not let the child stay asleep until 10 am, so that he is not difficult to wake up when the holiday is over.
5. Teach your little one about consequences
Your little one must understand the consequences he must accept if he wakes up late. When he tells his teacher that he was scolded because he was late for school, respond with a reaction that shows that it is natural and actually would not have happened if he got up earlier.
If getting up late makes him miss the pick-up car, tell him to go to school on foot or by bicycle alone. However, make sure the environment you will pass through is safe from various dangers, yes, Bun. To be safe, you can take your little one on foot to school.
Things like this can make your little one deterrent and motivated not to come late to school, so that the next day he will not be difficult to wake up again.
Waking up children in the morning is sometimes not easy. You have to be patient, okay? Little one can how come taught to get used to getting up early, but this of course takes time.
If you find it difficult for your little one to wake up because at night he has difficulty sleeping, especially if accompanied by signs of stress, you should consult this with your doctor.
