Once you reach your destination, help your child adjust to the new schedule . Although your child's internal clock may tell her it's evening, keep her busy during the daytime. Have her eat and play in sunny rooms, and spend as much time as possible outside. The exposure to sunlight will help adjust your child's biological clock. You can reverse the process as needed.
Research shows that it takes about three days for adults to adapt completely to a new time zone.
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