Nap/quiet time

thedanusc

My almost 3 year old still really needs to nap, but we are lucky to get one nap a week.  I have tried just implementing "quiet time" with books, but after about 10 minutes she is screaming for me. It is a never ending battle. She is so exhausted, but won't relax. Does anyone have a tactic that works with their kid?  I need a break!!!

NathsPrncssD

We are dealing with the same thing and it stinks! I am trying to make her lay in her bed for a bit...maybe 10 minutes just to see if she might fall asleep. After that, today and yesterday I have let her watch Mr. Rogers on her Kindle in her bed. I can see her on the monitor, but I still get a little quiet time. She doesn't last the whole episode, but any little time helps! After that I encourage her to play quietly in the living room. It doesn't always go well. Lol! Yesterday she passed out on the couch she was so tired!

Mom2Mack1

We are battling this too, but DD is just turned 2!!  It is so frustrating!  By 4-5PM she says she's ready for night-night, and is crabby. 

I have no tactics.  I still try everyday to get her to take a nap and it's hit or miss.  If she doesn't nap I'll tell her to go play in her room.  It lasts no more than 30 minutes.