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What can I say to a happy, active and verbally advanced 3 year old to get her to nap or sleep when she's obviously very tired.  I'd like to suggest something that puts her in tune with her tired body and helps her enjoy the peace and quiet of her room. Is there a Buddhist approach.  I am well versed in Buddhism for adults.  

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Hi Donna,

I too have difficulty to get my 4-yr old granddaughter to sleep.  But I have no problem.  I fell asleep first before her.  Hahahahahaha!!!!!

I can provide you with many suggestions but that will not help.  You see, Donna, children are children.  Perhaps one suggestion I may venture to remind you because you already knew.  Yes, read her a fairy tale story.

I wouldn't worry too much because if a child is really tired, she will definately sleep.  I don't think there is any special Buddhist approach to this.

Take care.

Justin Choo

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When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition, and have been studying Buddhism for more than 40 years. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than 1500 questions since joining this category. You may like to give me the honor to answer your question.

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I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 40 years I have read numerous books on Buddhism and listened to numerous talks on Buddhism by well-respected and learned monks and lay teachers. I conduct Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple. My teacher was the late Chief Reverend, The Ven. K Sri Dhammananda of The Brickfields Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can view the relevent website in memory of my revered late teacher @ http://www.ksridhammananda.com

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I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.

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YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT MY BLOG @ http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/ Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners. (Currently out of print)

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Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)

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