I am hoping to see if anyone has any insight or even just words of encouragement if this is just a phase most mommas have gone through —

My 18mo sleeps through the night for the most part, but out of no where has been waking up between 5-5:30am for the day. I try to push him until at least 11am to take his nap. He only ends up napping MAYBE an hour, lately less. It’s so tough to KNOW he’s tired, but he just won’t sleep enough. I asked the pediatrician about it and they told me to put him in his crib for bedtime earlier, around 7:30 because that helps avoid over-tiredness. I’ve been doing that, but it hasn’t seemed to make a difference yet. I work from home early in the mornings before he wakes up, so that’s starting to become a problem as well.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is this just another “thing” with toddlers, lol. Any tips welcome that have been helpful! :)