Our Guide to a Peaceful Naptime

There's nothing worse than a tired, cranky toddler refusing to snooze. Relax! We've got the sleep solutions to send him off to dreamland.

By Cheryl Lock

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Stop the Battles

No matter how mightily kids resist, though, most experts agree that daytime sleep is critical. Children this age are constantly on the move, and naps give them the energy they need to work on building their skills. While you can't explain to a toddler why he needs to sleep, you can keep naptime from turning into a nightmare with these tantrum tamers.

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Comments (4)

serenity_selland wrote:

yes my son (7months) has resisted napping, but if its the same time every day he is used to it, and whats great is we found out he loves to rock. good luck all.

7/5/2011 02:22:46 PM Report Abuse

patrortz7 wrote:

I have the same problem with my twins...

3/23/2011 12:25:19 PM Report Abuse

naomiashanti wrote:

Thanks so very much, this information is very helpful. I have ywo other children and they are 3 years and 5 years old. They are having problems going to sleep, that is taking naps, even when they are really sleepy. Help, if you will. LINDSAY

7/2/2010 12:11:25 AM Report Abuse