Need only 1 nap; cues?

[sunnydays]

I don't let parents tell me when or how long to nap their children. I tell them naptime in the afternoon is 2 hours minimum and can go for up to 2.5 hours. Morning nap is given based on needs, but tends to be short so as not to mess with the afternoon. If the child isn't ready to go to bed at 6:30 or 7pm as many parents seem to want, then spend a little time with them and put them to bed a bit later!

[Dreamalittledream]

I don't let parents tell me when or how long to nap their children. I tell them naptime in the afternoon is 2 hours minimum and can go for up to 2.5 hours. Morning nap is given based on needs, but tends to be short so as not to mess with the afternoon. If the child isn't ready to go to bed at 6:30 or 7pm as many parents seem to want, then spend a little time with them and put them to bed a bit later!

I so agree!!! Especially this family...Dad rarely picks up before 6pm! They are a temp. contract/family, I agreed to take their little girl only until March when I have a new F/T starting. We've done them so many favors, taking her on weekends for them, late & long days...from very other parent I have gotten thank you notes, gifts, pay bonuses 'just because', each family writes a little thankyou (some a little note) on pay envelopes....it's so sweet. This family; who have by far been the biggest challenge have done nothing in terms of appreciation. The little girl is the sweetest and I have done my job to prepare her well for the next place but March cannot come soon enough!