{"id":190000000327,"date":"2022-01-02T21:24:20","date_gmt":"2022-01-02T21:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.bvbeta.comriverstone\/?p=190000000327"},"modified":"2022-03-11T17:41:39","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T17:41:39","slug":"4-reasons-why-daily-quiet-time-is-important-for-your-toddler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.bvbeta.com\/riverstone\/2022\/01\/02\/4-reasons-why-daily-quiet-time-is-important-for-your-toddler\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons Why Daily Quiet Time is Important for Your Toddler"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-190000000329 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.bvbeta.com\/riverstone\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2022\/01\/quiet-time-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cQuiet\u201d is not a common word in a toddler\u2019s vocabulary. While toddlers are known for their relentless energy, and breaks are few and far between, there is significant value in having your child experience daily quiet time. Rather than be something that is dreaded, quiet time can become a great opportunity for your toddler to discover a lot of new activities and ideas! Here are four reasons your toddler needs daily quiet time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Daily Quiet Time Can Replace Nap Time When Your Toddler Refuses to Sleep<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toddler\u2019s sleep routines are notorious for being ever-changing. While some toddlers sleep during their allotted nap times, others refuse to sleep a wink. A toddler\u2019s brain is so active as it processes all the information his brain receives daily, that sometimes he won\u2019t want to take a nap or go to bed on time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, not sleeping during nap time can pose a problem for both the toddler and the caretaker because of over-stimulation, which can lead to being overly tired and irritable. If your toddler refuses to sleep, verbalize that, even if she doesn\u2019t sleep, she will need to be quiet. This offers you and your toddler both a relaxing break from auditory stimulation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Quiet Time Can Also Be Decompression Time<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet time also allows the child to decompress from information overload. When a child is quiet, she can numb out without having to focus on fulfilling any expectations, and instead can just rest. Undoubtedly, after about half an hour, she\u2019ll be ready for fun and games again, and will be better prepared to process the rest of the day!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Quiet Time Offers a Child Time to Explore Their Independence<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet time also allows your toddler to explore their independence. Where toddlers are usually led through their daily activities with instruction from parents, teachers, or caretakers, quiet time offers the toddlers time to lead themselves in their own made-up activities. Now the roles are switched and the child can explore what it means to lead themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Quiet Time Offers a Toddler Space to Be More Creative<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a toddler finds himself bored during quiet time, then great! 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Our <a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.bvbeta.com\/riverstone\/toddler-childcare-program\/\">Toddler Childcare Program<\/a>\u00a0is fully accredited and always ready to match your toddler\u2019s energy and curiosity with wonderful teaching lessons.<\/p>\n<p>We teach your toddler to be prepared for preschool and beyond!<\/p>\n<p>Want to learn more about Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Riverstone? Our mission is to provide secure, nurturing, and educational environments for children ages 6 weeks \u2013 12 years. We help children to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. For more information, give us a call or stop by for a tour!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.bvbeta.com\/riverstone\/contact-us\/\">We\u2019d love to get to know you and your family<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cQuiet\u201d is not a common word in a toddler\u2019s vocabulary. 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