AHG!!! HELP!! Naptime(or lack of nap) disaster!

[desireemiote]

I hate that only come on here when I'm mad or frustrated but it's the only time I can justify taking the time to because I'm being productive by getting out my anger and frustration in a productive way... So what's my whine this time?

I need to have a 3 bedroom place. We have a tiny 2 bedroom which I could deal with but 2 bedrooms+tiny means the kids share a room. We don't even have the option of putting our bed in the front room or any place else for the matter. So the kids are fighting their nap. People keep saying well maybe they are just outgrowing their nap. I would agree if it weren't for the fact that when they go to my mom's house they sleep in separate rooms for their nap and they nap great then. Out in no time and they stay down more than an hour. So I thought okay maybe they just need to get more exercise... it doesn't matter what I do though. heck we took them out shopping and running around and they still refused to nap. Sometimes I have to sit in their room and watch them fall asleep to make sure they nap. But now even that isn't working anymore... I'm getting so frustrated with this and I just don't know what to do. I'm tired of yelling and putting them in the corner for things they do because they are cranky due to not napping. And I'm tired of spending hours getting them to nap on the days that I do manage to get them to nap. I just took all their toys out of their room aside from the few stuffed animals they always sleep with. That has only enraged them and I won't go back in there right now because I am ready to explode. I'm just tired of naptime meaning tears and fighting and since I can't get a three bedroom house I'm at a loss of what to do... I need help. They are 2 and 3 years old and I know these are tough ages but they are generally good kids. This naptime problem has turned them into little monsters and I don't like how angry it has me at this point. They do still need their nap... I just don't know how to get them to take it. They sleep fine at nght for bedtime in the same room... naptime just becomes time to play in their room together. HELP!! Any suggestions?

[Kellyjude1]

Jan. 28, 2010 at 7:45 PM

  I would suggest taking them out for walks during the day as long as it is not bitter cold.  Bundle them up and sometimes the cold air will do them good.  If it is too cold, then you can play ball inside, hide some items in your house and have them find them.  Having a routine or a plan for each day will get them used to a schedule.  Before placing them for a nap maybe have story time, which will relax and calm them.  If you feel that they distract one another at nap time.  Have you thought to seperate them?  Maybe have one in the living room and one in the bedroom. Also another factor is what time they get up in the morning, as to what is the best time to place them for a nap.  Do not stress over them not taking a nap.  They are smart and know your frustrations.  Try and stay completely calm, but firm.  Hopefully they will soon have the schedule down and you will find it much easier for naptime.  If you need more help you can message me.