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An November Note from Jill 🍁

The clocks shift this month, and for many families, so does everything else. Even a one-hour time change can throw off sleep, meals, and moods—especially for young children whose internal clocks run on routine, not the wall clock.

New research from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights how sensitive early childhood sleep rhythms are to changes in light and schedule. Children under five need 10–13 hours of total sleep in 24 hours, and irregular patterns can lead to more emotional outbursts, attention struggles, and even slower language gains.

If your child’s sleep gets off track this month, remember: this is temporary recalibration, not regression. Keep bedtime consistent, dim lights an hour before bed, and spend a few minutes outside each morning. Natural light helps reset the body’s internal clock faster than any routine chart.

Small, predictable rhythms—morning snuggles, consistent mealtimes, and early bedtimes—build the foundation for calm, resilient kids.

All my best,
Jill, The Mentor Mom