Re: fatigue - age naps stopped

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Lacey-

Aubrie attended a full day program at age 4 - that included a nap. The job

of the school is to meet Luke's needs. If one of his needs is a mid-day (or

mid-session) nap, then they should do it. Aubrie is 9. She still had the

opportunity for naps this year - 3rd grade. They had an extra dorm bed

ready for her to use as needed.

She still goes to bed at 7:30 pm in order to get up at 6:15 am for school.

And she sometimes takes a nap or falls asleep even earlier.

Michele W

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interesting about naps -

erika stopped napping at about 3. now, suddenly in the last month, she has

been taking naps, after school for 1- 2 hours, she is almost 12! the dr

thought she had mono, however, that test was negative.

i am thinking allergies, but someone said maybe she is going through a

growth spurt.

typical children sleep late on weekends, 10-11, erika is still up at about

7am every day

go figure

CAthie, mom to 11 yr

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[Guest guest]

interesting about naps -

erika stopped napping at about 3. now, suddenly in the last month, she has

been taking naps, after school for 1- 2 hours, she is almost 12! the dr

thought she had mono, however, that test was negative.

i am thinking allergies, but someone said maybe she is going through a

growth spurt.

typical children sleep late on weekends, 10-11, erika is still up at about

7am every day

go figure

CAthie, mom to 11 yr

************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

[Guest guest]

interesting about naps -

erika stopped napping at about 3. now, suddenly in the last month, she has

been taking naps, after school for 1- 2 hours, she is almost 12! the dr

thought she had mono, however, that test was negative.

i am thinking allergies, but someone said maybe she is going through a

growth spurt.

typical children sleep late on weekends, 10-11, erika is still up at about

7am every day

go figure

CAthie, mom to 11 yr

************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

[Guest guest]

Naps? What are those?

I would've given anything for a nap from Kennedy, she never had one EVER in

her life that I can ever recall so I'm no help. I'd say just try it first

before shortening the school day and see how he makes out; he just may go to

bed earlier in the evening.

Good luck,

>

> Hi all, I just left my son's IEP and found out that his Kindgergarten

> class will be 4 hrs 40 min - this is much longer than his previous

> class time of 3 hrs. So aside from all of my other fears and worries

> about eating, injury, etc., I am also concerned about him now missing

> his nap. He just turned 5 and he still naps 1.5-2 hrs most school

> days. He gets home VERY tired many days. Since the school wont

> allow " naps " (as school is for teaching!!), but instead they can offer

> 20 min of quiet reading time, my only other option is to shorten his

> school day. Im a little torn because while I know the challenges of

> CHARGE make him work a lot harder in everyday life, I also know that

> kids grow out of naps sooner or later and I do want him learning as

> much as his peers. The other students in class will likely be only

> deaf - not as many other medical challenges as Lucas. So my question

> is, at what age did some of your kids outgrow naps (if they were

> nappers)? Luke has done so many things earlier than expected and does

> like to be like the other kids and I dont want to be too

> overprotective without giving him a chance!

>

>

>

--

" It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in

delusion, however satisfying and reassuring. " --Carl Sagan

[Guest guest]

WOW! Garland stopped taking naps at three. I had a problem the last three

years in school, because they made him rest for 45 min in a 6 hour school day.

If he would fall asleep due to sitting still he would be up till 11 P.M.

Garland still comes home tired due to working harder than the other children. I

believe that he will always be more tired than the rest due to the disabilities.

He is already working harder then they are with the most simplest items. Next

year he will be in Kinder for a full day with not nap time, I am so happy! He

might be going to bed at 8 P.M. this coming year! YES!

Best of luck on this one. As everyone always says, " Our children have the same

syndrome, but they are all very different. "

, Randy & Garland (5.5yr) Goodwin

---- Lacey lacedoxie@...> wrote:

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Hi all, I just left my son's IEP and found out that his Kindgergarten

class will be 4 hrs 40 min - this is much longer than his previous

class time of 3 hrs. So aside from all of my other fears and worries

about eating, injury, etc., I am also concerned about him now missing

his nap. He just turned 5 and he still naps 1.5-2 hrs most school

days. He gets home VERY tired many days. Since the school wont

allow " naps " (as school is for teaching!!), but instead they can offer

20 min of quiet reading time, my only other option is to shorten his

school day. Im a little torn because while I know the challenges of

CHARGE make him work a lot harder in everyday life, I also know that

kids grow out of naps sooner or later and I do want him learning as

much as his peers. The other students in class will likely be only

deaf - not as many other medical challenges as Lucas. So my question

is, at what age did some of your kids outgrow naps (if they were

nappers)? Luke has done so many things earlier than expected and does

like to be like the other kids and I dont want to be too

overprotective without giving him a chance!

[Guest guest]

I second that ... what are naps... Hayley doesn't know the meaning of

sleeping during the day... let alone at night time grrrrrrrrrrrr..

For my two cents worth, I say let him go and see how he goes without a daily

nap, you never know he might surprise you and make the most of the day and

retire for bed early.

, Mum to Hayley 3 yrs old

Australia

Weir kawfolks@...> wrote:

Naps? What are those?

I would've given anything for a nap from Kennedy, she never had one EVER in

her life that I can ever recall so I'm no help. I'd say just try it first

before shortening the school day and see how he makes out; he just may go to

bed earlier in the evening.

Good luck,

>

> Hi all, I just left my son's IEP and found out that his Kindgergarten

> class will be 4 hrs 40 min - this is much longer than his previous

> class time of 3 hrs. So aside from all of my other fears and worries

> about eating, injury, etc., I am also concerned about him now missing

> his nap. He just turned 5 and he still naps 1.5-2 hrs most school

> days. He gets home VERY tired many days. Since the school wont

> allow " naps " (as school is for teaching!!), but instead they can offer

> 20 min of quiet reading time, my only other option is to shorten his

> school day. Im a little torn because while I know the challenges of

> CHARGE make him work a lot harder in everyday life, I also know that

> kids grow out of naps sooner or later and I do want him learning as

> much as his peers. The other students in class will likely be only

> deaf - not as many other medical challenges as Lucas. So my question

> is, at what age did some of your kids outgrow naps (if they were

> nappers)? Luke has done so many things earlier than expected and does

> like to be like the other kids and I dont want to be too

> overprotective without giving him a chance!

>

>

>

--

" It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in

delusion, however satisfying and reassuring. " --Carl Sagan

[Guest guest]

I second that ... what are naps... Hayley doesn't know the meaning of

sleeping during the day... let alone at night time grrrrrrrrrrrr..

For my two cents worth, I say let him go and see how he goes without a daily

nap, you never know he might surprise you and make the most of the day and

retire for bed early.

, Mum to Hayley 3 yrs old

Australia

Weir kawfolks@...> wrote:

Naps? What are those?

I would've given anything for a nap from Kennedy, she never had one EVER in

her life that I can ever recall so I'm no help. I'd say just try it first

before shortening the school day and see how he makes out; he just may go to

bed earlier in the evening.

Good luck,

>

> Hi all, I just left my son's IEP and found out that his Kindgergarten

> class will be 4 hrs 40 min - this is much longer than his previous

> class time of 3 hrs. So aside from all of my other fears and worries

> about eating, injury, etc., I am also concerned about him now missing

> his nap. He just turned 5 and he still naps 1.5-2 hrs most school

> days. He gets home VERY tired many days. Since the school wont

> allow " naps " (as school is for teaching!!), but instead they can offer

> 20 min of quiet reading time, my only other option is to shorten his

> school day. Im a little torn because while I know the challenges of

> CHARGE make him work a lot harder in everyday life, I also know that

> kids grow out of naps sooner or later and I do want him learning as

> much as his peers. The other students in class will likely be only

> deaf - not as many other medical challenges as Lucas. So my question

> is, at what age did some of your kids outgrow naps (if they were

> nappers)? Luke has done so many things earlier than expected and does

> like to be like the other kids and I dont want to be too

> overprotective without giving him a chance!

>

>

>

--

" It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in

delusion, however satisfying and reassuring. " --Carl Sagan

[Guest guest]

I second that ... what are naps... Hayley doesn't know the meaning of

sleeping during the day... let alone at night time grrrrrrrrrrrr..

For my two cents worth, I say let him go and see how he goes without a daily

nap, you never know he might surprise you and make the most of the day and

retire for bed early.

, Mum to Hayley 3 yrs old

Australia

Weir kawfolks@...> wrote:

Naps? What are those?

I would've given anything for a nap from Kennedy, she never had one EVER in

her life that I can ever recall so I'm no help. I'd say just try it first

before shortening the school day and see how he makes out; he just may go to

bed earlier in the evening.

Good luck,

>

> Hi all, I just left my son's IEP and found out that his Kindgergarten

> class will be 4 hrs 40 min - this is much longer than his previous

> class time of 3 hrs. So aside from all of my other fears and worries

> about eating, injury, etc., I am also concerned about him now missing

> his nap. He just turned 5 and he still naps 1.5-2 hrs most school

> days. He gets home VERY tired many days. Since the school wont

> allow " naps " (as school is for teaching!!), but instead they can offer

> 20 min of quiet reading time, my only other option is to shorten his

> school day. Im a little torn because while I know the challenges of

> CHARGE make him work a lot harder in everyday life, I also know that

> kids grow out of naps sooner or later and I do want him learning as

> much as his peers. The other students in class will likely be only

> deaf - not as many other medical challenges as Lucas. So my question

> is, at what age did some of your kids outgrow naps (if they were

> nappers)? Luke has done so many things earlier than expected and does

> like to be like the other kids and I dont want to be too

> overprotective without giving him a chance!

>

>

>

--

" It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in

delusion, however satisfying and reassuring. " --Carl Sagan

[Guest guest]

My child is still a napper at the age of 6 1/2, he will be in first grade next

year and he will be full day, if he can be. He gets worn out because of his

heart. He only went half days in Preschool and Kindergarten. He was tired after

the 3 hours he was there. He took his naps at home after school. This year I'm

not sure what we are going to do. I have just talked to the school principal and

she said she would let me do what I felt I needed to do. The teachers and staff

at my son's school are very understanding. I'm not sure if any of this helps.

Lacey lacedoxie@...> wrote: Hi all, I just left my son's IEP and

found out that his Kindgergarten

class will be 4 hrs 40 min - this is much longer than his previous

class time of 3 hrs. So aside from all of my other fears and worries

about eating, injury, etc., I am also concerned about him now missing

his nap. He just turned 5 and he still naps 1.5-2 hrs most school

days. He gets home VERY tired many days. Since the school wont

allow " naps " (as school is for teaching!!), but instead they can offer

20 min of quiet reading time, my only other option is to shorten his

school day. Im a little torn because while I know the challenges of

CHARGE make him work a lot harder in everyday life, I also know that

kids grow out of naps sooner or later and I do want him learning as

much as his peers. The other students in class will likely be only

deaf - not as many other medical challenges as Lucas. So my question

is, at what age did some of your kids outgrow naps (if they were

nappers)? Luke has done so many things earlier than expected and does

like to be like the other kids and I dont want to be too

overprotective without giving him a chance!

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[Guest guest]

My child is still a napper at the age of 6 1/2, he will be in first grade next

year and he will be full day, if he can be. He gets worn out because of his

heart. He only went half days in Preschool and Kindergarten. He was tired after

the 3 hours he was there. He took his naps at home after school. This year I'm

not sure what we are going to do. I have just talked to the school principal and

she said she would let me do what I felt I needed to do. The teachers and staff

at my son's school are very understanding. I'm not sure if any of this helps.

Lacey lacedoxie@...> wrote: Hi all, I just left my son's IEP and

found out that his Kindgergarten

class will be 4 hrs 40 min - this is much longer than his previous

class time of 3 hrs. So aside from all of my other fears and worries

about eating, injury, etc., I am also concerned about him now missing

his nap. He just turned 5 and he still naps 1.5-2 hrs most school

days. He gets home VERY tired many days. Since the school wont

allow " naps " (as school is for teaching!!), but instead they can offer

20 min of quiet reading time, my only other option is to shorten his

school day. Im a little torn because while I know the challenges of

CHARGE make him work a lot harder in everyday life, I also know that

kids grow out of naps sooner or later and I do want him learning as

much as his peers. The other students in class will likely be only

deaf - not as many other medical challenges as Lucas. So my question

is, at what age did some of your kids outgrow naps (if they were

nappers)? Luke has done so many things earlier than expected and does

like to be like the other kids and I dont want to be too

overprotective without giving him a chance!

---------------------------------

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when.

[Guest guest]

Hi Lacey,

Does Lucas nap when he is not in school? For example, during the summer or

on weekends? That might be a good gauge for how much he can ³take². If you

are game to try, I wonder if you want to see if he is able to stop the naps

(I am not necessarily advocating that!) and see how he does. This might

help you figure out the Fall and how to handle the time for HIS best

interest in school.

pam

>

>

>

>

> Hi all, I just left my son's IEP and found out that his Kindgergarten

> class will be 4 hrs 40 min - this is much longer than his previous

> class time of 3 hrs. So aside from all of my other fears and worries

> about eating, injury, etc., I am also concerned about him now missing

> his nap. He just turned 5 and he still naps 1.5-2 hrs most school

> days. He gets home VERY tired many days. Since the school wont

> allow " naps " (as school is for teaching!!), but instead they can offer

> 20 min of quiet reading time, my only other option is to shorten his

> school day. Im a little torn because while I know the challenges of

> CHARGE make him work a lot harder in everyday life, I also know that

> kids grow out of naps sooner or later and I do want him learning as

> much as his peers. The other students in class will likely be only

> deaf - not as many other medical challenges as Lucas. So my question

> is, at what age did some of your kids outgrow naps (if they were

> nappers)? Luke has done so many things earlier than expected and does

> like to be like the other kids and I dont want to be too

> overprotective without giving him a chance!

>

>

>

--

Pamela J. , M.A., CAGS

Licensed Educational Psychologist

Deafblind Program

Perkins School for the Blind

175 N. Beacon St.

Watertown, MA 02472

[Guest guest]

My experience has been that kids do not nap unless they need the sleep for their

growing brains. If you shorten his day now you can always re-convene the IEP to

lengthen his school day as you think he can tolerate it. If he is staying in

school longer and falling asleep, he will be missing the information anyway. Do

what's right for your child and let him tell you when he is ready for more.

alicia

Pamela pamela.ryan@...> wrote: Hi

Lacey,

Does Lucas nap when he is not in school? For example, during the summer or

on weekends? That might be a good gauge for how much he can ³take². If you

are game to try, I wonder if you want to see if he is able to stop the naps

(I am not necessarily advocating that!) and see how he does. This might

help you figure out the Fall and how to handle the time for HIS best

interest in school.

pam

>

>

>

>

> Hi all, I just left my son's IEP and found out that his Kindgergarten

> class will be 4 hrs 40 min - this is much longer than his previous

> class time of 3 hrs. So aside from all of my other fears and worries

> about eating, injury, etc., I am also concerned about him now missing

> his nap. He just turned 5 and he still naps 1.5-2 hrs most school

> days. He gets home VERY tired many days. Since the school wont

> allow " naps " (as school is for teaching!!), but instead they can offer

> 20 min of quiet reading time, my only other option is to shorten his

> school day. Im a little torn because while I know the challenges of

> CHARGE make him work a lot harder in everyday life, I also know that

> kids grow out of naps sooner or later and I do want him learning as

> much as his peers. The other students in class will likely be only

> deaf - not as many other medical challenges as Lucas. So my question

> is, at what age did some of your kids outgrow naps (if they were

> nappers)? Luke has done so many things earlier than expected and does

> like to be like the other kids and I dont want to be too

> overprotective without giving him a chance!

>

>

>

--

Pamela J. , M.A., CAGS

Licensed Educational Psychologist

Deafblind Program

Perkins School for the Blind

175 N. Beacon St.

Watertown, MA 02472

[Guest guest]

Or you can shorten his days that he's at School by putting in an extra hour of

sleep either in the morning or at night. For example if he get's up at 6:00 am

on the days he goes to School, try waking him up at 7 instead. Or if his bedtime

is usually 9:00 pm, lengthen it by putting him to bed at 8:00 pm. If he still

wants his naps, let him nap for 30 minutes when he gets home, then wake him for

dinner, then do the usual things before he goes to bed for the night.

Sincerely yours; Krista.

Duvendack aduvendack@...> wrote:

My experience has been that kids do not nap unless they need the sleep

for their growing brains. If you shorten his day now you can always re-convene

the IEP to lengthen his school day as you think he can tolerate it. If he is

staying in school longer and falling asleep, he will be missing the information

anyway. Do what's right for your child and let him tell you when he is ready for

more.

alicia

Pamela pamela.ryan@...> wrote: Hi Lacey,

Does Lucas nap when he is not in school? For example, during the summer or

on weekends? That might be a good gauge for how much he can ³take². If you

are game to try, I wonder if you want to see if he is able to stop the naps

(I am not necessarily advocating that!) and see how he does. This might

help you figure out the Fall and how to handle the time for HIS best

interest in school.

pam

>

>

>

>

> Hi all, I just left my son's IEP and found out that his Kindgergarten

> class will be 4 hrs 40 min - this is much longer than his previous

> class time of 3 hrs. So aside from all of my other fears and worries

> about eating, injury, etc., I am also concerned about him now missing

> his nap. He just turned 5 and he still naps 1.5-2 hrs most school

> days. He gets home VERY tired many days. Since the school wont

> allow " naps " (as school is for teaching!!), but instead they can offer

> 20 min of quiet reading time, my only other option is to shorten his

> school day. Im a little torn because while I know the challenges of

> CHARGE make him work a lot harder in everyday life, I also know that

> kids grow out of naps sooner or later and I do want him learning as

> much as his peers. The other students in class will likely be only

> deaf - not as many other medical challenges as Lucas. So my question

> is, at what age did some of your kids outgrow naps (if they were

> nappers)? Luke has done so many things earlier than expected and does

> like to be like the other kids and I dont want to be too

> overprotective without giving him a chance!

>

>

>

--

Pamela J. , M.A., CAGS

Licensed Educational Psychologist

Deafblind Program

Perkins School for the Blind

175 N. Beacon St.

Watertown, MA 02472