The article, Sleep Deprivation in Toddlers, comes from Baby Centre UK, a worldwide digital parenting resource. The organization has comparable sites in other countries (like Brazil, Spain, and Germany, to name a few), so you can search for information in other languages through the UK site.
Over time, a toddler needs less sleep, say an hour or two a day, which can be part of developmental maturation. But not always. The author describes signs to look out for, like irritability, trouble going to sleep, sleeping late in the morning, over-activity, and falling asleep outside their normal sleep routine. They also offer suggestions about what might be causing these changes, the effect they can have on a young child, and strategies to improve a toddler’s sleep. It’s a quick read but chocked full of useful information. Check it out!
The ICC-Recommended Early Start Personnel Manual (ESPM) describes core knowledge and role-specific competencies needed for early intervention service provision, incorporating current research and evidence in the field of early intervention. To access the ESPM, click here.
This resource is related to the following ESPM knowledge-level competencies:
- Core Knowledge (CK):
- CK4: The range of typical infant/toddler physiological factors, such as basic health and nutrition and physical growth and maturation.
- Individualized Family Service Plan Development and Review (IFSP-i):
- IFSP-i2 (EIS): Understands the individual nature of child learning styles and the importance of adapting intervention strategies.
- IFSP-i3 (EIS): Knows generic and specific evidence-based early intervention strategies to support all areas of development.
- IFSP-i10 (EIS): Knows strategies that support parents in providing basic health, nutrition, and safety for infants and toddlers in natural environments.