Their Body Clock, Not Habit
Researchers studying toddlers found wake time is closely tied to the internal body clock, with morning light exposure playing a major role in setting it — circadian phase research shows wake time and internal timing are strongly linked. That sunrise wake-up isn't them testing you. Their internal clock is just set to an earlier hour than yours.
Try this
Dim the Morning Light
Try blackout curtains or a towel over the window gap. Less light seeping in early can nudge that internal clock a little later.
Build a Wake-Up Ritual
Some families keep a basket of quiet toys or books by the bed for early risers, so the first twenty minutes don't have to involve you. Still — some mornings, no ritual buys you back the snooze button.
When your kid's internal alarm clock goes off before yours, what actually gets you through it?
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