3. Be prepared for early rising
Although you may be keeping your child up later leading up to the time change, it doesn’t always mean they’ll sleep later. Be prepared for kids to wake up early despite having a later bedtime. If they wake up early, encourage independent time in their crib or room as long as they’re content with it, then get them up when it’s time.
4. Arm them with some extra sleep
Of course, you can’t make your child sleep more than they are able to, but you can hold off on things that cause them to lose sleep leading up to the time change. Put things like sleepovers, or unnecessary travel on hold the week prior to daylight saving time coming to an end, and encourage a restful sleep schedule in preparation for the transition.
5. Be aware of snacking and mealtimes
Experts warn that eating too early or eating too late can have a major impact on our circadian rhythms. Keep a good pulse on how the time change also effects your daytime schedule, and be sure to adjust your family’s eating habits accordingly.
