Mum question:my two year old has recently started refusing day naps, he only has one, but is very tired and cranky to the point of melt down in the evening and doesnt eat dinner because hes exhausted. Iv been forcing him (using timeout) to get him to have a nap the last couple of days which feels wrong - but he need a nap bad! I dont know if i should keep forcing him or just let him go without like he wants? Pinkyy says: Could you try sitting on the big bed with him and reading a story, snuggling as you read? Often this will be enough to help him switch off and doze. At two its really common for little ones to resist naps -its almost an insult to tell them they are tired/need a sleep but suggesting, lets have a story on mummys bed , will be pleasant and calming - cuddles elicit oxytocin which aids relaxation and if you read in a quiet, calm tone, they tend to snuggle and fall asleep if their little bodies still need a nap.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 23:30:00 +0000
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