Funny, my girl needs time to “wake up” too, in the mornings and after naps! I actually feel bad because she makes this stone cold face and is weirdly quiet until she finishes waking up, even towards people she’s crazy about, like grandparents and cousins. I want to hang a sign on her that says, “Don’t take it personally!” Lol.

I had to slowly train her to have quiet time on her own every morning. I started by sitting with her every morning for a good hour, usually watching an episode of Sesame Street, sometimes just sitting next to her while she quietly played with a stuffed animal. Then I started sitting with her until the last 5 minutes of the show, then telling her that I had to wash some dishes or start laundry, but would be right there if she needed anything. Then I ducked out 10 minutes earlier, then 15. Now she does her own thing in the mornings! The key for us was cutting down the time slowly enough that she didn’t notice or mind.

I hope it might help you guys! I’m glad to know I’m not the only one with a kid that takes foreeeeever to wake up, haha. Thanks so much for joining the conversation!