I Know It's Coming....Request to Stop Napping!

[Other Mummy]

Simply say....that's too bad you want to drop 'special snowflake's' nap. I don't offer a no-nap service.

Then hand her a bunch of information that you preprinted off the internet supporting why children this young need their naps.

[Fun&care]

I am odd man out on this one. I found at this age my own kids also took a long time to fall asleep at night and it was found that by reducing their nap or cutting it out entirely the nighttime sleep troubles went away. This is what I offer: for kids who are aged 3 and up they still have to lie down on their cot for one full hour (all the way until they go to school non negotiable). After the hour is up they are allowed to watch TV and sit quietly. I do not offer activities during naptime-just TV and the kids are expected to sit quietly so the rest of the gang can sleep undisturbed. I don't drop naps for kids under age 3 however as I often don't feel that a) it's appropriate at that age and b) they are not mature enough and typically need more attention/discipline from me which takes away from my break.

Does it suck- yes because I am sorta giving up my break. But I also know how much it sucks when your child is up late because they are napping too much so I do feel for parents which is why I do what I do!

Forgot to add - I do wake them up after the hour whether they are sleeping or not.