Q: How can my youngest get their full nap when I have a 2:30 pm pick-up for my oldest?
A: Well, in the ideal world we would all have a babysitter or a nanny that could stay with the youngest, or maybe a chauffeur to pick up the oldest... but most of us are lacking those resources. I would suggest moving their nap up so that they can get a "full" nap in time for you to pick up your oldest. Then, you may need to move their bedtime a slight bit earlier depending on their melt-down factor. You probably want to take a few days to gradually make this transition if possible. If you don't have a few days, work to really wear them out before the new naptime and go through a nice calming routine before putting them down. This "new" plan will also continue to allow for you to have some "quieter" time during the day.
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This happened to me--my son started kindergarten and my three year old daughter still needed naps. Pushing up her nap was impossible. She just wasn't tired that early. We ended up always leaving in the car 1/2 hour early for pickup and I drove her around until she fell asleep. She spent that year napping in the car, but for her it was the only way it would work.
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