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How old is she. You say kindergarden, so I guess she is around 5? Does she get up in the morning when she should? I know this is summer, and I guess she has not been going to school before, so maybe that is a bad question. I have a similar problem with my son, but not nearly as extreme. He always wants to stay up just a little bit longer. That turns into 30 min, or 60 min, but still past his bed time. He is 10, and the concequence is that he still has to get up in the morning when he has to. The problem is, if he is too tired, it is very difficult to get him up, just like trying to get him to bed, and no one is very happy. I have just tried to take the stand that if he is up, that is fine, but he can not come out of his bedroom after lights out. The lights stay out as well. If he thinks he needs water, he had better bring a water bottle with him, because he is to stay in there. The thought is that if he can not come out, and if he is board, he will go to bed and go to sleep. After he has missed enough sleep, he welcomes going to bed. He just stays up later than he should, and only sometimes an hour or so after his bed time. I know some people are morning people and others night people, but that doesn't make it any easier when they need to go to bed. I can relate to what you are going through. Good luck. I hope this helps, and at least you know you are not alone.
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