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Why Does A Child Wants To Sleep Most Of The Time?

My 7 year old daughter wants to sleep all day, I won't let her so she asks to take naps. She is normally very sweet and kind and caring but lately with her friends she is bossy, irritable and rude. With me is moody all the time. Is this an age thing or should I be concerned? She has always been sensitive,
Fri, 11 Apr 2014
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
It is somewhat normal to be more independent and defy elders at this age.
But it is better to rule out Iron deficiency anemia by consulting your doctor.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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Why Does A Child Wants To Sleep Most Of The Time?

Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic. It is somewhat normal to be more independent and defy elders at this age. But it is better to rule out Iron deficiency anemia by consulting your doctor. Hope this answer will serve your purpose Please feel free to ask any more queries if required Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics