Is 6:30pm bedtime too late for 8yo?

Jan 23·1 min read

Just realized that because of my work schedule (leaving at 7am, not home till 5:30pm) and my son's school pickup being at 6pm, I basically see him for 30 minutes before bed. He's cranky, I'm tired, it sucks. We do 8am weekends but that's not the same. Does pushing bedtime later help or am I just delaying the problem? Also considering if asking for 1 day remote per week would actually fix this.

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MMike P.RegularJan 23

6:30 is late but honestly with your schedule it sounds like that's what works. My kids are same age and go down at 7 and they're fine. The key is consistency. How's he doing with wake up time in the morning?

VVincentRegularJan 25

Could be worse. My 8yo goes to bed at 7 and wakes up fine for school. What matters more is making sure he's getting enough total sleep hours. Is he tired during the day?

NNathan R.New DadJan 25

Don't stress too much about hitting some magic number. Kids are resilient. My son had a crazy schedule last year and adjusted fine. Just make sure whatever time you pick you stick with it.

JJosh M.RegularJan 26

That's tough timing. Have you tried pushing back his after school activities or adjusting your work schedule at all? Some dads at my company shifted to 7:30am starts to get more evening time.