What is helpful to tell a mother who is concerned about preventing sleep problems in her 2-year-old child?
A)Have the child always sleep in a quiet, darkened room.
B)Provide high-carbohydrate snacks before bedtime.
C)Communicate with the child's daytime caregiver about eliminating the afternoon nap.
D)Use a night-light in the child's room.

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The preschooler has a great imagination.Sounds and shadows can have a negative effect on sleeping behavior.Night-lights provide the child with the ability to visualize the environment and decrease the fear felt in a dark room.A dark,quiet room may be scary to a preschooler.High-carbohydrate snacks increase energy and do not promote relaxation.Most 2-year-olds take one nap each day.Many give up the habit by age 3.Insufficient rest during the day can lead to irritability and difficulty sleeping at night.

What Is Helpful to Tell a Mother Who Is Concerned