Afternoon naps

Reply to Afternoon naps on Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:44:26 GMT

Funz — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:44:26 GMT

DD and DS go to bed at 9pm. 10pm the latest for DD sometimes if she has more work to complete. They are up at 5.30am on school days. Neither of them have the habit of napping.

Both of them stopped napping by the time they were in K1. I guess they take after me in this aspect. We don’t need that much sleep.

Reply to Afternoon naps on Thu, 21 Jul 2016 09:07:41 GMT

Coolkidsrock2 — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 09:07:41 GMT

My p6 will nap for about 2 hours 3 weekdays as he reaches home by 4.30pm. Other 2 days, he has swimming and tennis in the evening. He sleeps after dinner on these days.

The sec 4 one naps on 2 days when she is home earlier.

Reply to Afternoon naps on Thu, 21 Jul 2016 01:07:35 GMT

janet88 — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 01:07:35 GMT

it’s hard for my kids to get school homework done and revise without taking any nap.

Reply to Afternoon naps on Wed, 20 Jul 2016 16:53:28 GMT

dottypooh — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 16:53:28 GMT

My DD stopped taking naps when she started her N1. She attended class fom 830am to 1130am and slept by 830pm at night so that she could wake up at 730am the next morning. Don’t know where she gathered her energy from. LOL!!!

Reply to Afternoon naps on Tue, 19 Jul 2016 14:36:32 GMT

mathtuition88 — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 14:36:32 GMT

I think afternoon nap is ok even up till adult age (provided one’s schedule allows for it).

It may seem like a waste of time, but research has shown that it rejuvenates the mind which will increase efficiency. It is a worthy investment to spend 30min to 1 hour to increase efficiency, rather than work in a zombie-like state with low efficiency.

This is especially true for night-owls, who are forced to wake up early due to Singapore’s extremely early school hours. It is useful to take an afternoon nap to recharge one’s batteries.

Reply to Afternoon naps on Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:50:15 GMT

pea — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:50:15 GMT

Hi buds. Thanks for your feedback. So your girl just had 1 long sleep at night without any daytime naps? How old was she?

I've registered my son, but not started yet because I want to check out other options first. The thing that's nice about this pm class is that the class size is very small compared to the am class (pm class not so popular), only about 8 children instead of the usual 14 children (with 2 teachers).

But got to do some sleep training first. Let's see how it works out.

Cheers.

Reply to Afternoon naps on Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:13:40 GMT

buds — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:13:40 GMT

pea:
Hi. Was wondering how old your children were when they stopped taking their afternoon naps. :snooze:

My boy, who is turning 3 soon, has been enrolled into a preschool afternoon session. Unfortunately, its morning sessions are full and I've been put on waiting list, so I decided to try out the school's afternoon class first. The class runs from 1 to 6pm. Which means he can't take his usual afternoon nap.

Any parents out there facing this same problem too? Are your children able to miss the afternoon nap with no problems?

My girl used to attend PM pre-school session as well.
It works fine cos she doesn't wake up so early, just
nice for late brunch before sending her off to school.

It was an ideal arrangement for me, cause i like it that
the pre-school had only academic hours for PM session.
No naps included. I don't see the point of having to pay
for her to go cc to sleep half the time. So, when she
arrives for PM session, it's nice, quiet and more peaceful
to run lessons as the other full day kiddies are asleep after
their shower & lunch. Everyone will wake up in like 1.5 hrs
to 2 hrs for tea break followed by enrichment programme
hours till pick up time.

Works for me!

Reply to Afternoon naps on Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:37:45 GMT

westmom — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:37:45 GMT

Fairy:
PSLE is so near. Yet she is still not 'bothered' by 'it' till now! I don't detect any anxiety, excitement nor worry regarding the impending Major milestone in her life. She simply don't feel much about it. Her sleep & rest are more important to her. Those times when I 'pushed' her to do some revision, she'll give me the grouchy, unhappy and reluctant look and will make so many mistakes :x that I'll rather she have her sleep. Sigh, that's why I mentioned in the 'puberty' thread that she's quite 'naughty' & difficult to handle. :?: Yes, she's smart but not the top of the cohort type because she's unwilling to put in effort in her studies.

My son used to be a Sleep-king too. During his PSLE year, he also continues to sleep as much. But at least, towards the 2 months before PSLE, he will return home from school & tell me one thing or another about about what the teacher said about PSLE that day. ie. He was still aware that the Big-day was around the corner. My daughter... I have to keep asking her if she remembers that she will be taking her PSLE soon.

Boy...I can understand your frustration. Hang in there! My dd is in P6 too and honest enough to tell me she should be motivated but she does not understand why she is not. She is average performer so far. She does her school hw (scared of teacher scolding type) and hurriedly completes her tutor hw (wants to get it over and done with) so end up also not effective. She can ask me question about TV show happenings while she is doing her hw! Faint...I've come to the stage where I tell myself, I did my best (give her good tutors as I am a FTWM)and just accept the outcome lor and prays that she matures over time (I mentioned before that she's kinda \"babyish\" still ...physically and mentally!)

Reply to Afternoon naps on Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:07:09 GMT

Fairy — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:07:09 GMT

westmom:
Fairy:
Hi,

My daughter is 12 and still taking her afternoon naps! Her school's single session and dismiss at 1.30pm. She'll have her lunch after she reaches home & sleeps till evening. When she has to stay back for supplementary class or CCAs, she'll reach home around 5pm & sleep till it's time for dinner. She wakes up at 5plus in the morning and sleeps around 9 plus to 10pm at night. She used to sleep at 8.30pm when she was in her lower primary. Don't understand why she needs so much sleep!

My son used to sleep as much as my daughter when he was in primary school. Now in sec1, he simply has no time for such luxury.
Fairy - Your dd's pattern is unusual ! I assume she is in P6 and most P6s do not have the luxury of sleeping many hours! She must be quite smart to be able to afford to \"sleep\" much more.

PSLE is so near. Yet she is still not 'bothered' by 'it' till now! I don't detect any anxiety, excitement nor worry regarding the impending Major milestone in her life. She simply don't feel much about it. Her sleep & rest are more important to her. Those times when I 'pushed' her to do some revision, she'll give me the grouchy, unhappy and reluctant look and will make so many mistakes :x that I'll rather she have her sleep. Sigh, that's why I mentioned in the 'puberty' thread that she's quite 'naughty' & difficult to handle. :?: Yes, she's smart but not the top of the cohort type because she's unwilling to put in effort in her studies.

My son used to be a Sleep-king too. During his PSLE year, he also continues to sleep as much. But at least, towards the 2 months before PSLE, he will return home from school & tell me one thing or another about about what the teacher said about PSLE that day. ie. He was still aware that the Big-day was around the corner. My daughter... I have to keep asking her if she remembers that she will be taking her PSLE soon.

Reply to Afternoon naps on Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:41:22 GMT

GreenQ — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:41:22 GMT

My kids refused to take afternoon nap since K1. They seem very active and full of energy in the afternoon.

I read somewhr that afternoon nap is good for young children.

So there was a period (abt 2, 3 mths) that when its time for afternoon napping, the war began. :stupid: They took about 1 hour lying on bed before falling to sleep. Sometimes 2 hrs! Really wasted time!!! I hav been tucked them. Warned them. Screamed at them. No use. They really didn't feel to sleep.

Finally I gave up. And adjust their night sleeping time to be earlier for 1.5hrs. So now they go to bed at 9pm and wake up at 7am. Everybody happy for this new schedule.

I think afternoon nap shd only be skipped if the child is ready to do so.

Reply to Afternoon naps on Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:22:02 GMT

Luvkid — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:22:02 GMT

pea:
.....Are your children able to miss the afternoon nap with no problems?

I find that afternoon nap is still needy for a 3 yo.If they dun nap, they get cranky in the evening. I always \"force\" DS2 to nap at least for an hour or even up to 2 or 3 hours during weekends, when we were out, he will have to sleep in the stroller, this frequent happen as i always arrange our outings in the morning and to reach home before 3pm, and let him nap till evening.

DS1 had a hard time when trying to overcome afternoon nap. As he has turned to P1 this year (in afternoon session), i started to \"train\" him not to have afternoon nap during weekends on last year. He had been in child care centre all along, so he never miss his afternoon nap during weekdays. It was difficult initially as he complained his leg muscles ache. I help him through by soaking in hot water, or even massage his feet. As time goes by, he grew out of it. Though at times, he will still tell me he has aching feet due to no afternoon nap

Consider to let yr boy remain as per current arrangement till he reaches 5 yo. Sleep/Nap is important for growing child.

Reply to Afternoon naps on Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:44:06 GMT

westmom — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:44:06 GMT

Fairy:
Hi,

My daughter is 12 and still taking her afternoon naps! Her school's single session and dismiss at 1.30pm. She'll have her lunch after she reaches home & sleeps till evening. When she has to stay back for supplementary class or CCAs, she'll reach home around 5pm & sleep till it's time for dinner. She wakes up at 5plus in the morning and sleeps around 9 plus to 10pm at night. She used to sleep at 8.30pm when she was in her lower primary. Don't understand why she needs so much sleep!

My son used to sleep as much as my daughter when he was in primary school. Now in sec1, he simply has no time for such luxury.

Fairy - Your dd's pattern is unusual ! I assume she is in P6 and most P6s do not have the luxury of sleeping many hours! She must be quite smart to be able to afford to \"sleep\" much more.

Reply to Afternoon naps on Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:14:46 GMT

Jennifer — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:14:46 GMT

pea:
Thanks for all your replies.

The afternoon class is a repetition of the morning class, so no time for naps. I was told that most of the children in the class sleep early at night and wake up late (like 10am), so they don't need afternoon nap.

I too have reservations about putting him in afternoon class, but not much choice as all the pre-schools close to my place are full in the morning!

I am not comfortable with children waking up so late. It could be a very difficult habit to break in future. My elder boy was used to waking up late. He had a hard time adjusting to morning session in P2.

I believe the reason why presch are full in the morning is proof that the afternoon arrangement is not favourable. If you are a SAHM and could keep your child at home for the meantime, then put your name on waitlist for morning slot. Besides, a 3 y.o. really does not need to go to presch. JMHO

Reply to Afternoon naps on Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:41:50 GMT

mrswongtuition — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:41:50 GMT

Fairy:
Hi,

My daughter is 12 and still taking her afternoon naps! Her school's single session and dismiss at 1.30pm. She'll have her lunch after she reaches home & sleeps till evening. When she has to stay back for supplementary class or CCAs, she'll reach home around 5pm & sleep till it's time for dinner. She wakes up at 5plus in the morning and sleeps around 9 plus to 10pm at night. She used to sleep at 8.30pm when she was in her lower primary. Don't understand why she needs so much sleep!

My son used to sleep as much as my daughter when he was in primary school. Now in sec1, he simply has no time for such luxury.

When I was schooling I took naps, even when I was in poly!
I would reach home around 2.30pm during sec sch time, bathe, eat lunch, nap from 3-6pm, wake up for TV & dinner, then proceed to do my homework. & I'll sleep by 10pm.

Even now I still take naps in the afternoons if time permits (usually once or twice a week).

Some people just need more sleep, some can do with very little sleep.

Reply to Afternoon naps on Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:59:23 GMT

Fairy — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:59:23 GMT

pea:
Hi. Was wondering how old your children were when they stopped taking their afternoon naps. :snooze:

My boy, who is turning 3 soon, has been enrolled into a preschool afternoon session. Unfortunately, its morning sessions are full and I've been put on waiting list, so I decided to try out the school's afternoon class first. The class runs from 1 to 6pm. Which means he can't take his usual afternoon nap.

Any parents out there facing this same problem too? Are your children able to miss the afternoon nap with no problems?

Hi,
My daughter is 12 and still taking her afternoon naps! Her school's single session and dismiss at 1.30pm. She'll have her lunch after she reaches home & sleeps till evening. When she has to stay back for supplementary class or CCAs, she'll reach home around 5pm & sleep till it's time for dinner. She wakes up at 5plus in the morning and sleeps around 9 plus to 10pm at night. She used to sleep at 8.30pm when she was in her lower primary. Don't understand why she needs so much sleep!

My son used to sleep as much as my daughter when he was in primary school. Now in sec1, he simply has no time for such luxury.

Reply to Afternoon naps on Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:41:16 GMT

pea — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:41:16 GMT

Thanks for all your replies.

The afternoon class is a repetition of the morning class, so no time for naps. I was told that most of the children in the class sleep early at night and wake up late (like 10am), so they don’t need afternoon nap.

I too have reservations about putting him in afternoon class, but not much choice as all the pre-schools close to my place are full in the morning!

Reply to Afternoon naps on Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:21:47 GMT

IJJ — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:21:47 GMT

Elder child did away her afternoon nap since 5 yo, younger one, currently 3 yo, afternoon nap is still a must-have.

Reply to Afternoon naps on Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:33:35 GMT

mrswongtuition — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:33:35 GMT

Actually for 3yo, they still need their nap at least 1hr per day.

Since your child is attending school from 1-6pm, my suggestion would be to change your child’s schedule:
7am - wake up
10am - nap for 1-2 hours
9pm - bedtime

Or you can forgo the nap but need to adjust bedtime to an earlier time. My boy is 2.5yo now and he still needs around 2 hours of nap a day. If he misses his nap, he’ll fall asleep 2-3 hours before his usual bedtime. & you will see eyebags. So no matter what, we will arrange his enrichments before or after his nap times.

Reply to Afternoon naps on Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:20:55 GMT

schellen — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:20:55 GMT

When my DD reached 5 or so, she only took naps occasionally. However, we still asked her to rest her eyes, lie down or do something calming and relaxing like read or draw, etc. Anything that doesn’t involve active, boisterous play. Now that she is in P1, she tells us that sometimes, she doesn’t really take naps at After School Care.

Reply to Afternoon naps on Sat, 08 Aug 2009 12:34:59 GMT

Jennifer — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 12:34:59 GMT

pea:
Hi. Was wondering how old your children were when they stopped taking their afternoon naps. :snooze:

My boy, who is turning 3 soon, has been enrolled into a preschool afternoon session. Unfortunately, its morning sessions are full and I've been put on waiting list, so I decided to try out the school's afternoon class first. The class runs from 1 to 6pm. Which means he can't take his usual afternoon nap.

Any parents out there facing this same problem too? Are your children able to miss the afternoon nap with no problems?

Did the preschool specifically state no afternoon naps? I remember afternoon naps were removed when my kids were in K2.