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<blockquote data-quote="4Tall" data-source="post: 666656" data-attributes="member: 18917"><p>Buttercup: My now 16 year old Difficult Child used to have a horrible time getting up & getting to school in elementary school. My solution was earlier & earlier bedtimes (15 min earlier) each day that he couldn't get up. </p><p></p><p>So, say his bedtime is now 8:30 pm. If he cannot get up reasonably, that night he goes to bed at 8:15 pm. The next day, if he cannot get up reasonably, he goes to bed at 8 pm. Once you find the "right" bedtime, if he maintains getting up reasonably for 4 out of 5 days, you can move his bedtime 15 minutes later. </p><p></p><p>It gets him more sleep, which most kids with mood disorders need more of. It also puts the pressure back on him to make it work, if he values going to bed later. </p><p></p><p>Of course, I need to do my part, such as have dinner ready by 5:45 or 6 pm. And I have my child shower before dinner. That way we still have time for chores, homework, & reading before bed.</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="4Tall, post: 666656, member: 18917"] Buttercup: My now 16 year old Difficult Child used to have a horrible time getting up & getting to school in elementary school. My solution was earlier & earlier bedtimes (15 min earlier) each day that he couldn't get up. So, say his bedtime is now 8:30 pm. If he cannot get up reasonably, that night he goes to bed at 8:15 pm. The next day, if he cannot get up reasonably, he goes to bed at 8 pm. Once you find the "right" bedtime, if he maintains getting up reasonably for 4 out of 5 days, you can move his bedtime 15 minutes later. It gets him more sleep, which most kids with mood disorders need more of. It also puts the pressure back on him to make it work, if he values going to bed later. Of course, I need to do my part, such as have dinner ready by 5:45 or 6 pm. And I have my child shower before dinner. That way we still have time for chores, homework, & reading before bed. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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