Years later I'm back here for some help.
We currently have a 2/2/3, never really worked for our son for several issues but now we have reached kindergarten and it really is not working. My son is exhausted, it has already been noticed by his teacher and his pre-school has noticed it for years. Problem now is he no longer gets naps to help catch him up. My son mentions that at school sometimes he almost falls asleep, has trouble paying attention, etc. He attributes it to kindergarten but it is really starting at dad's. I get a 5 year old wreck for a few days that I rush around and try to catch him up on some sleep as best as possible. Keeping in mind I have asked several times (very nicely) if dad could please have our son in bed around 8-8:30 at lastest and I know sometimes that is difficult, but he needs it.
Son goes to school in my district, before and after program is in my district (both are literally less than 1 mile away from my home) and dad lives about 15 minutes away in a different district.
Proposed a school schedule to dad which of course was refused. I really don't know what else to offer during the school year. I asked that he be with with me Sunday - Thurs so I can have him in bed at the same time every night. Dad can take him one evening or 3 evenings, really doesn't matter but he would need to be home by 7 to get ready for bed, etc. Offered any in-service days and scheduled breaks during the school year to dad to keep him overnight instead since he wouldn't have to go to school the next day. EOW - Sunday evening I would want to pick him up at 7pm so we can get back home and ready for bed. Offered week on - week off summers with the start/end of those dependent upon when school year begins/ends.
Any one have any other ideas or input on a schedule during the year?
When my son role plays he always says, "it's 10:30, time for bed!" Assuming this is coming from dad's, and probably about the time he's getting to bed given his exhaustion level.
I've consulted my attorney and we're working on gathering some observation documents from his teacher and his before/after daycare to support a new schedule.
Thanks.
We currently have a 2/2/3, never really worked for our son for several issues but now we have reached kindergarten and it really is not working. My son is exhausted, it has already been noticed by his teacher and his pre-school has noticed it for years. Problem now is he no longer gets naps to help catch him up. My son mentions that at school sometimes he almost falls asleep, has trouble paying attention, etc. He attributes it to kindergarten but it is really starting at dad's. I get a 5 year old wreck for a few days that I rush around and try to catch him up on some sleep as best as possible. Keeping in mind I have asked several times (very nicely) if dad could please have our son in bed around 8-8:30 at lastest and I know sometimes that is difficult, but he needs it.
Son goes to school in my district, before and after program is in my district (both are literally less than 1 mile away from my home) and dad lives about 15 minutes away in a different district.
Proposed a school schedule to dad which of course was refused. I really don't know what else to offer during the school year. I asked that he be with with me Sunday - Thurs so I can have him in bed at the same time every night. Dad can take him one evening or 3 evenings, really doesn't matter but he would need to be home by 7 to get ready for bed, etc. Offered any in-service days and scheduled breaks during the school year to dad to keep him overnight instead since he wouldn't have to go to school the next day. EOW - Sunday evening I would want to pick him up at 7pm so we can get back home and ready for bed. Offered week on - week off summers with the start/end of those dependent upon when school year begins/ends.
Any one have any other ideas or input on a schedule during the year?
When my son role plays he always says, "it's 10:30, time for bed!" Assuming this is coming from dad's, and probably about the time he's getting to bed given his exhaustion level.
I've consulted my attorney and we're working on gathering some observation documents from his teacher and his before/after daycare to support a new schedule.
Thanks.