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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No, I think it's an unusual move to give an 11yo coffee to "perk" her up in the morning. While I don't think it's abusive, it is a strange choice for sure.

I do have an 11yo ds and when he is sleepy in the morning, I make him eat something, even offering a cookie if he refuses everything else (I prefer he eats protein foods, though). I wonder if the cookie vs. coffee choices might be a boy vs. girl thing.[b] I can understand a mother not wanted to fill her daughter with sweets.[/b][/quote]

?   I'm a mom, and I don't want to fill my DS with sweets, either, or caffeine.

I think some people, including kids, are just not morning people.  And some people need more sleep than others.  Also, even if you think your DC is getting enough hours of sleep, it may not be restful sleep, and that's why she wakes up tired.  Does your DD get enough exercise and fresh air during the day?  I find that if my kids haven't been running around outside, they don't sleep as well.

Also, check her diet.  Sometimes eating too late, especially fatty foods, can keep you up.[/quote]

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