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Saturday, March 7, 2015

“The Sleep Lady” ~ Kim West Helps Parents Deal with Daylight Savings Time + Pampers Giveaway!

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Tomorrow is Daylight Savings Time and it is usually a tough time for everyone. But more so for babies and kids who must go through it without any guidance. Luckily, “The Sleep Lady” Kim West is here to answer all your questions on how Daylight Savings Time will affect your baby.

Kim West is a mother of two teenage girls and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been a practicing child and family therapist for more than twenty years. She is known as The Sleep Lady® and has helped tens of thousands of tired parents all over the world get a good night’s sleep without letting their children cry it out alone. Kim is the author of three books: “GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT: The Sleep Lady’s Gentle Guide to Helping Your Child Go to Sleep, Stay Asleep and Wake Up Happy”, the “Good Night, Sleep Tight Workbook” and “52 Sleep Secrets for Babies.

I asked Kim some questions and she was nice enough to answer them.

What great advice. I want to thank Kim for taking the time to answer my questions and give my readers some advice. I hope that it helps some of you out there. Here is an infographic that will help you with Daylight Savings Time.
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131 comments:

  1. James RobertMarch 7, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    Adjusting according to time change and keep the kids bedtime the same. My kids still seem messed up for about week with darkness to school in the morning, etc.

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  2. James RobertMarch 7, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    tweet https://twitter.com/mijames82/status/574207887423107072

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  3. sohamolinaMarch 7, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    For kids, I usually vary the sleep time by half hour for the first couple of nights.

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  4. Allison DownesMarch 7, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    My tip is to have a routine and stick with it.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  5. napeMarch 7, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    I'd try to get my kids to sleep about fifteen minutes early for a few nights just to help them adjust to a new sleep pattern.

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  6. napeMarch 7, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Tweet!

    https://twitter.com/Ida_Sessions/status/574336457604788224

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  7. CindyWindy2003March 7, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    We try and adjust our schedule 15 minutes or so each night leading up to the time change, so by the day we are a little better adjusted.

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  8. CindyWindy2003March 7, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    https://twitter.com/carawling2/status/574350308161228800

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  9. NancyMarch 7, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    My tip is to ease into the time change over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights about 20 minutes a day. That way it is not an hour change all at once.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  10. Haydensmommy05March 7, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    We adjust each night for a week by 10 mins until we are caught up to the new time! Trisha Burgess

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  11. 618momMarch 7, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    We start putting them to bed earlier/later each night a few weeks ahead of time.

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  12. bettycdMarch 7, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    Let the kids sleep a little longer tomorrow and start the bedtime routine so they can ease into the time shift.

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  13. JessyPooh87March 7, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    No not really, I pretty much just do the same as every other night. lol.

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  14. bettycdMarch 7, 2015 at 11:02 PM

    https://twitter.com/bettycd/status/574419647727935488
    tweeted

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  15. ken ohlMarch 8, 2015 at 4:43 AM

    Just stay on the same schedule and just get used to the lighter nights and darker mornings.. Thankyou, ken pohl19@comcast.net

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  16. ChristyMarch 8, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Not really. I have a newborn so I'm curious if daylight savings will affect her.

    safety_chick@hotmail.com

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  17. Sunnygirl204March 9, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    I always let them go to sleep when they were ready even if it was an hour early

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  18. CindyWindy2003March 9, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    https://twitter.com/carawling/status/575007421371973632

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  19. Em MahrMarch 9, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    My tip for kids is to gradually adjust bed time so it doesn't upset their routine too much in one night

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  20. Em MahrMarch 9, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/missfrugal/status/575020789616877568

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  21. Alina HahnMarch 9, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    Try to adjust to things slowly before and afterwards which is easier said than done - it snuck up on us this year!

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  22. UnknownMarch 9, 2015 at 5:18 PM

    I have everyone go to bed five minutes early for a couple of weeks ahead of time

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  23. KristiCathMarch 9, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    It's all about the routine we get them in. They know either way when bed time is. Of course it's a little bit of a struggle some nights 😉

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  24. KristiCathMarch 9, 2015 at 11:45 PM

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  25. AnonymousMarch 10, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    My tip is to keep writing now to your reps to END this stupid time change nonsense. It serves NO purpose today. It's cruel. I'm dragging... the kids are crabby.. take too long to adjust to this. There is no real advantage to it. Time to END it.

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  26. DawnMarch 10, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    I try to control the environment and block out sound and light. I noticed while putting my granddaughter on the bus this morning that its dark now so we have to have another safety talk about traffic.

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  27. DawnMarch 10, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    https://twitter.com/dawnmonroe83/status/575283394541715456

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  28. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    No tips but it messes me up.

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  29. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    Try to get to bed a little earlier to make up for the lost hour.

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  30. McKimMarch 10, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    My kids are grown up now, but we just started them to bed a little earlier each night for a few days before the time change.

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  31. nickieisis3March 10, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Routine is key. Sticking to that is important.

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  32. sara mMarch 10, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    My kids arent affected by it. They are typically very early risers & in bed by 8pm every night on a regular basis. For kids who are, I would suggest room darkening blinds or curtains, a nightly ritual (warm milk, a warm bath, book, etc) to get them sleepy.

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  33. Tarah ManningMarch 10, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    No advice, we just struggle through it until we adjust.

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  34. CindyWindy2003March 10, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    https://twitter.com/carawling/status/575373956628226048

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  35. James RobertMarch 10, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    https://twitter.com/mijames82/status/575385100004782080

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  36. SumeetMarch 10, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    If the kids are young enough, then about 15 mins earlier every day

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  37. AnonymousMarch 10, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    Prepare the day before. It's easier to tolerate 1/2 hour at a time.

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  38. mogrillMarch 10, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    Just have plenty of coffee on hand!! It is killing me this time.

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  39. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Look forward to the positive things- it's sunny when you get up in the morning!

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  40. bbrittbrat1398March 11, 2015 at 1:33 AM

    We usually just ease into the time change by slowing changing our bed times. Brittney House

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  41. UnknownMarch 11, 2015 at 2:00 AM

    We don't really need to adjust its like if nothing changed.

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  42. Rachel TravisMarch 11, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Thankfully we haven't had any problems!!

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  43. AaronMarch 11, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    The best way to deal with Daylight Savings Time is the realization that time is meaningless.

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  44. UnknownMarch 11, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    Stick to the same routine and they'll follow along

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  45. UnknownMarch 11, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    https://twitter.com/Momlovesl/status/575700935394992128

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  46. James RobertMarch 11, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    https://twitter.com/mijames82/status/575749643801346048

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  47. UnknownMarch 12, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    https://twitter.com/Momlovesl/status/576018098739933184

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  48. wiggetMarch 12, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    not really, I had to resort to benadryl

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  49. UnknownMarch 12, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    I let the kids adjust to the timing themselves and keep to normal routine

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  50. Cathy CoibionMarch 12, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    Be patient the first few nights, babies adjust just like grown ups. It just takes time.

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  51. ChristinaMarch 12, 2015 at 11:20 PM

    I keep bedtimes the exact same, it shakes us up for a few days, after that the kids love the extra daylight!

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  52. UnknownMarch 13, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    https://twitter.com/Momlovesl/status/576404697554268160

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  53. CindyWindy2003March 13, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    https://twitter.com/carawling/status/576451393290137600

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  54. James RobertMarch 13, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    https://twitter.com/mijames82/status/576461560375169026

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  55. Jessica Schank SnowMarch 14, 2015 at 2:57 AM

    I personally try to get to bed earlier, however it never works.
    Thanks for the giveaway! =)
    JJs2468@aol.com

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  56. Jessica Schank SnowMarch 14, 2015 at 3:00 AM

    For some odd reason my pinterest page didn't copy and I hit the submit button to fast, it's: https://www.pinterest.com/sweetkisses13/

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  57. James RobertMarch 14, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    https://twitter.com/mijames82/status/576774548638445568

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  58. James RobertMarch 15, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    https://twitter.com/mijames82/status/577156105295495168

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  59. CindyWindy2003March 16, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    https://twitter.com/carawling/status/577568838088323073

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  60. gypsyMarch 16, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    Stay on schedule - a little more activity and lots of smiles

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  61. buddyCOMarch 16, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    Get lots of sunlight to help your body adjust!

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  62. CindyWindy2003March 17, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    https://twitter.com/carawling/status/577911655067172865

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  63. CindyWindy2003March 18, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    https://twitter.com/carawling/status/578259564128288769

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  64. James RobertMarch 18, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    https://twitter.com/mijames82/status/578268403808489472

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  65. Shauntea CrutcherMarch 18, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    I make my children go to bed 30 minutes early so that they can get adjusted to the time change.

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  66. mecarolksMarch 18, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    No not really, I just do the same as every other night.

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  67. juliemurphyMarch 19, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    we aren't affected by it

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  68. AnonymousMarch 19, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    I try to get to bed earlier.

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  69. AnonymousMarch 19, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    Tweet: https://mobile.twitter.com/sweettweets94_/status/578611056857071616

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  70. James RobertMarch 19, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    https://twitter.com/mijames82/status/578627203761569793

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  71. CindyWindy2003March 19, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    https://twitter.com/carawling/status/578633723484205056

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  72. UnknownMarch 19, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    https://twitter.com/Momlovesl/status/578651511703670784

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  73. KeliMarch 19, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    I pretty much do everything as usual. It takes maybe a day or 2 to get adjusted.

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  74. Rebecca OrrMarch 19, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    My tip is a warm bath for the babies to get them drowsy! It always works for our kiddos.

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  75. James RobertMarch 20, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    https://twitter.com/mijames82/status/578917435442610176

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  76. LeelaMarch 20, 2015 at 1:48 PM

    I just try to stick with the current time scheduled.

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  77. CindyWindy2003March 20, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    https://twitter.com/carawling/status/578988145804505088

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  78. UnknownMarch 20, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    https://twitter.com/Momlovesl/status/579008260503650306

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  79. napeMarch 20, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    https://twitter.com/Ida_Sessions/status/579020642701471744

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  80. James RobertMarch 21, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    https://twitter.com/mijames82/status/579320083891245056

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  81. ChipMarch 21, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    I guess we just always just sort of dealt with it. My kids are so easy. It doesn't seem to really effect them.
    Jill

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  82. napeMarch 21, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    https://twitter.com/Ida_Sessions/status/579392140750487552

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  83. JessicaMarch 21, 2015 at 11:23 PM

    My best tip is to stick to your normal schedule and you will adjust within a couple days.

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  84. JessicaMarch 21, 2015 at 11:25 PM

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/jjak2003/status/579483808656855040

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  85. SharonCMarch 22, 2015 at 1:11 AM

    Adjusts your schedule so you don't feel the loss of sleep.

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  86. Mami2jcnMarch 22, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    Gradually adjust your schedule in the days before the time change.

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  87. JessicaMarch 22, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    tweet https://twitter.com/jjak2003/status/579714722896830464

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  88. James RobertMarch 22, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    https://twitter.com/mijames82/status/579722398032928768

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  89. det_sports_nutMarch 22, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    We keep the family on the same schedule year round. Everyone seems to adjust nicely within 2 days.

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  90. det_sports_nutMarch 22, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    https://twitter.com/det_sports_nut/status/579747843583295488

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  91. napeMarch 22, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    https://twitter.com/Ida_Sessions/status/579766772804554752

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  92. SexyBratMarch 22, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    right before bed go to bed as if the time has already changed.

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  93. James RobertMarch 23, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    https://twitter.com/mijames82/status/580018288345944065

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  94. JessicaMarch 23, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    tweet https://twitter.com/jjak2003/status/580113867168075777

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  95. LesleyfromWIMarch 24, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    https://twitter.com/Hiker1717/status/580368274199851008

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  96. LesleyfromWIMarch 24, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    We just stick with our normal schedule

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  97. UnknownMarch 24, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    https://twitter.com/Momlovesl/status/580391007226896384

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  98. James RobertMarch 24, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    https://twitter.com/mijames82/status/580403000092565504

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  99. CindyWindy2003March 24, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    https://twitter.com/carawling/status/580442310955163649

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  100. AnonymousMarch 25, 2015 at 12:47 AM

    My favorite tip is to make sure you have a routine that settles everyone down!

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  101. AnonymousMarch 25, 2015 at 12:51 AM

    I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/580592594159312896

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  102. LesleyfromWIMarch 25, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    https://twitter.com/Hiker1717/status/580714010309472257

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  103. James RobertMarch 25, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    https://twitter.com/mijames82/status/580718385056583680

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  104. AnonymousMarch 25, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Not really. I need all the tips I can get. Patricia

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  105. UnknownMarch 25, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    https://twitter.com/Momlovesl/status/580744142696935424

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  106. CindyWindy2003March 25, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    https://twitter.com/carawling/status/580759442670620673

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  107. JessicaMarch 25, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    https://twitter.com/jjak2003/status/580791352729833472

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  108. Erica C.March 25, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    We haven't had a struggle with day light savings.

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  109. det_sports_nutMarch 25, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    https://twitter.com/det_sports_nut/status/580808753055940608

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  110. Shea =)March 25, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    Best tip of all is to keep to your routine! Thanks for the chance!

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  111. Shea =)March 25, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    I tweeted! https://twitter.com/lilahshea/status/580820235005104128

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  112. Lisa V.March 25, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    I've never really had issues with it.

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  113. Theresa SmithMarch 25, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    Just to let the kids sleep until they wake on their own the next day. Then stick to a normal schedule from that point on.

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  114. Theresa SmithMarch 25, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    I typed it wrong. I followed you on GFC but my user name is tsmith61008.

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  115. Theresa SmithMarch 25, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/worksalotathome/status/580857637798944769

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  116. bettycdMarch 25, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    https://twitter.com/bettycd/status/580857709404114944
    tweeted 3/25

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  117. Clair ShumackMarch 25, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    I don't have any tips it's hard enough for me being a night owl that I end up tiring myself out until I finally pass out mega early and then I'll get back on schedule LOL

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  118. UnknownMarch 26, 2015 at 2:03 AM

    we always have 1 hour of quiet time before bedtime and that seems to help

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  119. Samantha B.March 26, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    I just try nudging the schedule 10 minutes at a time for the week before the switch.

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  120. UnknownMarch 26, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    https://twitter.com/Momlovesl/status/581090934038900736

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  121. JessicaMarch 26, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    tweet https://twitter.com/jjak2003/status/581113371908444161

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  122. tina reynoldsMarch 26, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    I have found it best to just stick to your current routine

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  123. Carolyn DaleyMarch 26, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    I think it is best to gradually get adjusted to daylight savings a week ahead of time by going to bed 5-10 minutes earlier or later each night for a week to make up that hour.

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  124. James RobertMarch 26, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    https://twitter.com/mijames82/status/581194452494090242

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  125. napeMarch 26, 2015 at 5:18 PM

    https://twitter.com/Ida_Sessions/status/581203568071479296

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  126. UnknownMarch 26, 2015 at 8:16 PM

    Stick to a normal routine

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  127. CindyWindy2003March 26, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    https://twitter.com/carawling/status/581227011831656448
    carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  128. det_sports_nutMarch 26, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    https://twitter.com/det_sports_nut/status/581272812247248897

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  129. lauraslovesMarch 26, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    I make dinner an hour earlier each night. This gives them more time to play before bath and bedtime.
    Laurie Emerson
    lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com

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  130. BreanneMarch 26, 2015 at 11:45 PM

    Start going to bed 10 minutes early a week before.

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  131. AnonymousJuly 17, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    wow

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