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[quote=jsmith123]Kids' sleep needs change over time.  I know some kids at that age who slept 12 hours over night, but mine are both lower sleep needs and 10 hours is what they get no matter what time they go to sleep.

I tried the "sleep window" thing with my now 6 year old, and he would go to bed early and then wake up 10 hours later regardless.

I think maybe 9 to 7 might be a more realistic goal for your daughter.

If you are putting her to bed when she's not tired, she's going to be bored and want company, get up over and over etc.

I would try to start fresh with a new bed time and a new routine.  Tell her how it's going to go and stick to it.

I would give her one "pass" (print something cute) for her to use to get out of bed if needed.  Once she uses the pass, she's done.

And I would start by doing regular checks so she knows you'll be back in.

She gets a reward if she follows directions, and punishment if she does not.

Consider letting her listen to an audio book or something to entertain her.[/quote]

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