Quote Originally Posted by torontokids View Post
I sat in the room for 15 mins and read (didn't even look at her) and she was a bit better but not much.
I always read aloud to the kids till they are all asleep. It works for me. However, I have had those times when a child is new and transitioning or maybe just having a hard time. (One in particular, for 3 months of night terrors at nap. Yikes!) Good for you, torontokids, I have been there too. Trying to read despite the screaming, kicking, loudness. It is the most nerve-racking. frustrating thing to do. Luckily, my others can fall asleep through the screaming and reading (and, also the white noise.) It never ceases to amaze me!!! If you think this is something you could do, keep at it. I was read to at bedtime when I was a kid and it is one of my favorite memories. I like to pass that on to the kids, because, frankly, there are a lot of them that I suspect don't get any reading at home.

But if the reading isn't for you... is it feasable to keep her in the PNP in your room every nap time? Does she climb out? If she'll stay in it, that may be your only option. If she is banging it and jumping around for 2 hours, thats gotta tire her out, you would hope.