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[ebhappydc]

I've had 2 kids in my past (same family) scream at nap time the entire time (parents were aware) to the point their voices were hoarse and husky when they spoke (it can actually damage vocal cords I recently googled, which i didn't know at the time). I don't know if it's fear of being alone, or strong-willness or both but it was a very tough many months. Its very unfortunate your parents aren't on board. The parents I had at the time were on board to let child cry/scream it out because no one was getting any sleep at home either and they were becoming unravelled with fatigue in their day-to-day routine. So, with parent's consent, I put child in room farthest away from the others with a video monitor.... I left with a smile and said 'see you when quiet time is finished." It took months, and although I could hear them in the distance, the other kids slept through it all. I needed the money and spots were hard to fill, so I kept the child. They eventually became one of the best sleepers but it took a long time. Other than the voice thing which I still wouldn't know what to do about, if you can put in a farther room with video, then they will eventually learn to deal. Especially if you stay positive and almost non-chalant about it.

Edit - I should mention that the child was taken to the family doctor to rule out any reason for these screaming nap times and doc said nothing physically or intellectually wrong with child. Up to parents what to do.