Taking a nap helps children rest and recharge their energy for a more effective afternoon of studying. Since Little Mi was little, her mother has always been concerned about this. But whether it’s day or night, Little Mi always has difficulties falling asleep.
Little Mi, at the age of 3, started attending a kindergarten near her house. Before enrolling her child, Little Mi’s mother also informed the teacher about her situation: she is mischievous and active, so she often avoids taking a nap at home. Therefore, she hopes that under the guidance of the teacher, Little Mi’s behavior will improve.
After a period of attending classes, Little Mi is now very cooperative when taking a nap. At school, she is always praised by the teacher for “finishing her meal and sleeping well”. At this point, Little Mi’s mother feels extremely grateful to the teacher but also curious about her nap time techniques.
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Therefore, on a weekend afternoon, Little Mi’s mother took the opportunity to bring a pillow for her daughter to observe how the teacher put the children to sleep so easily. When she approached the classroom door, she heard a voice from inside saying: “When I count to 3, all of you have to close your eyes quickly. Anyone who resists will be punished.”
Hearing the teacher threatening the children like that, Little Mi’s mother was extremely angry. Little Mi’s mother complained about this to the teacher and the school about the extreme way of forcing students to take a nap. She believed that this was unacceptable. Although the principal and the teacher apologized, Little Mi’s mother still insisted on transferring her daughter to another school because she was worried that the child would be psychologically affected.
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Certainly, parents understand the importance of taking a nap for the comprehensive development of children. Taking a nap helps children’s brains rest, and they will be alert to gather information, comprehend, and make better judgments. In other words, taking a nap helps children have better memory and intelligence.
But for some children, aged 3 and above, it may not be necessary to take a nap.
The nap time of children reflects the maturity of their nerve fibers. When a child’s brain matures, they no longer need to sleep like infants. Therefore, if your child is used to not taking a nap but still has a good mood, happy temperament, and no impact on appetite, there is no need to force them. This may be because their brain nerve fibers have matured more, entering the single-phase sleep mode like adults.
Of course, some children with sleep disorders and no napping may be related to nerve development issues. These children are not like normal developing kids. They will lack concentration, be irritable, and not easily calmed.
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So how do you train your child to take a nap?
In order for your child to nap on time, parents need to establish a schedule for their child’s activities and rest in a scientific manner. Parents should note that matters such as eating, drinking, and hygiene should be taken care of before the child’s half-hour nap.
For children who do not like to nap, it may affect the parents’ daily routines. To make it easier for the child to fall asleep, they need a good sleeping environment, starting with a quiet and tidy space, with the bedroom door closed. In this environment, children can easily fall asleep and perceive this space as a place for rest.
It is best not to have any food in the bedroom as this ensures the quality of the child’s sleep and they will not finish eating and then go to bed, which may affect dental health. Instead, parents can place 1 or 2 fairy tales or comic books for the child to read before sleeping.
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