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Explore food, recipes, measuring and so much more with our many manipulation, role play, and early science activities. This theme will help you create a special restaurant within your daycare! 
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Brigitte Langevin is a sleep specialist. She is a speaker and author whose goal is to improve the quality of sleep and understand dreams. She is the author of several books on the subject. Helping my child sleep provides a great deal of information for parents. She is a dynamic person who is much sought-after for her humour and ability to make theoretical and scientific concepts accessible to all. Nights are more satisfying so performances during the day are improved thanks to her help!
Sleep Needs
Age: 1 week Nighttime sleep: 8 to 10 hours Daytime sleep (naps): 8 to 10 hours Comments: Sleep interrupted by frequent wakings-hunger wakes baby up
Age: 1 month Nighttime sleep: 8 to 10 hours Daytime sleep (naps): 7 to 9 hours Comments: Sleeps for periods of 3 to 4 hour
Age: 3 months Nighttime sleep: 9 to 12 hours Daytime sleep (naps): 5 to 6 hours divided into 4 to 6 naps Comments: Differentiates between night and day-Regular sleep rhythm (goes to bed and wakes up at the same times) should be set
Age: 6 months Nighttime sleep: 11 to 13 hours Daytime sleep (naps): 3 to 4 hours divided into 3 naps Comments: One nap in the morning, one in the early afternoon, and a short nap (30 to 45 minutes) at the end of the afternoon
Age: 9 to 12 months Nighttime sleep: 10 to 12 hours Daytime sleep (naps): 2 to 4 hours divided into 2 naps Comments: One nap in the morning (between 8:30 and 10:00) and another nap in the early afternoon (between 12:30 and 3:00)
Age: 18 months Nighttime sleep: 10 to 12 hours Daytime sleep (naps): 2 to 3 hours in a single nap Comments: One long nap in the early afternoon (between 12:30 and 15:00)
Age: 2-3 years old Nighttime sleep: 10 to 12 hours Daytime sleep (naps): 1.5 to 2 hours Comments: One nap in the early afternoon (between 12:30 and 3:00)
Age: 4-5 years old Nighttime sleep: 10 to 12 hours Daytime sleep (naps): 30 to 45 minutes Comments: Relaxation period after lunch (approximately 45 minutes)
Age: 6 to 12 years old Nighttime sleep: 10 to 12 hours Comments: Total hours of sleep can decrease by 15 minutes per year. Bedtime is determined by the child's sleep needs and the time which he must get up for school
Age: 13 to 16 years old Nighttime sleep: 9 to 11 hours Comments: Teenagers do not sleep enough on weekdays. They often sleep nearly 14 hours per night on weekends to recuperate
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