Originally Posted by youretooloud:
Nap time issues are a HUGE pain. I think only daycare providers "get it". Parents have no clue...but, boy do they get upset when we let them sleep longer during the day. "Now he'll never go to sleep tonight".
I let all the kids watch TV or movies during nap time. Some sleep, some just watch the movie. They only have to be quiet long enough for the movie, then they can get up.
I am having this issue now. The three boys I started can only "rest" with the tv on. However the other kids who I've had in my care since infants actually will not nap with the tv on. I worked hard to instill good sleep habits and it stuck
In the past if I had older kids who had outgrown the nap, *if* they could be quiet on the mat during the week, I would give them a Friday movie - away from the nappers. I hate putting on the tv to reward kids who are not being considerate.