Daylight Savings is coming soon, and as a parent we always wonder how our kids will react to the time change. So we have asked one of our community partners Chastity Van Pelt, MSN, FNP-BC, owner of BLISS Pediatric Sleep Support , for her tips on how to make the transition as seamless as possible. Here's her top 5:

1. Ignore it on night 1: On night 1 pretend that daylight savings time doesn’t exist! Don’t change your clocks and put your child to bed as you normally would. It will make for an easier transition in the long run.

2. Set clocks back in the morning: Don’t worry if your child wakes early on that first morning. Go ahead and get them up as you normally would. Set the clock back after you are up and ready for the day.

3. Split the difference: Once you’ve set your clock back, move naps and bedtime earlier by half an hour. For example, if your little one’s bedtime was 7:00 PM before daylight savings time, move it to 6:30PM. Do this for the first 4 days to help your child gradually adapt to the time change.

4. Back to your regular schedule: On night 5 go back to your regularly scheduled nap and bed times. At this point your child should be used to the change, so it’s time to get back on track with your normal sleep routine.

5. Be Patient: No matter how you prepare, the first few days may be tough. Early wake-ups and nighttime crankiness are normal as the body clock adjusts. Be patient and consistent. Within a week or so you and your child will have adjusted to the time change!

Chastity is a Loudoun County mom of two and a certified nurse practitioner. If you are in need of some additional sleep support, you can schedule a free discovery call with Chastity here.