What to Do If Your Child Hates Sleeping?

Question

My child is 4 years old and very intelligent and lively. However, what troubles me is that he only sleeps for 3-4 hours during the day and is always active. Is this normal? How can I help my child establish good sleep habits?

Answer

The amount of sleep required for children varies by age, generally speaking, if a child’s total sleep time is less than 12 hours, it may affect their growth and development. It seems your child may not have yet developed good sleep habits. I suggest parents try to help establish a fixed sleep schedule and pattern for the child, which should improve over time. Additionally, a child’s sleep may include more light sleep stages, which can affect the accuracy of sleep time calculations. It’s recommended to continuously monitor the child’s growth and development, and if everything is normal, it indicates that the child’s sleep time is sufficient.