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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  I am definitely going to look into seeing someone myself.  Worrying about all of this definitely consumes me these days.  I will also talk to her ped about low iron/melatonin.

We've tried putting her to bed early on rough days, but just lays awake in her room until her usual bedtime, and sometimes falls asleep even later.  If she does fall asleep early, she just wakes up early.  I still do think she's tired, just don't know what to do about it.  [/quote]

Rough days can mean she is wound up, making it harder to go to sleep. I would consistently on every day put her to bed earlier. My 4 yr old is in bed by 7:00 and gets up about 6:30. She doesn't nap. On rough days she often is awake until 8 as it takes her more time to unwind and fall asleep.

What time is she going to bed and waking up?

I would move bedtime earlier in 10-15 minute increments then stay at the desired time for at least two weeks to get a feel for it. Her body needs time to adapt to a new sleep routine.

Definitely get iron levels checked. [/quote]

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