Quiet Time

[Slache]

I think it's time to discontinue nap time and incorporate quiet time, along with an earlier bedtime. Any tips or advice?

[SunshineMom]

Quiet time was the best thing we ever did when my kids were young. What made it manageable for everyone was that we had a fixed time,for us it was from 1:00-2:30 everyday. My kids could read, play quietly,and/or listen to story tapes. Kids were in their rooms alone and I got the break I needed. Wishing you well incorporating your family's quiet time.

[Slache]

Quiet time was the best thing we ever did when my kids were young. What made it manageable for everyone was that we had a fixed time,for us it was from 1:00-2:30 everyday. My kids could read, play quietly,and/or listen to story tapes. Kids were in their rooms alone and I got the break I needed. Wishing you well incorporating your family's quiet time.

Thank you. I'm going to make quiet time our current nap time, so I think it will go well. I'm just going to make them stay in their cages, er um beds and play. It will be like a treat. "You mean we don't have to sleep and we can have toys!"

[three4me]

When my kids transitioned from napping to quiet time they had to be in separate rooms. Now that the oldest are 6and 8 they can share the living room without being disruptive. The two year old naps still. Our problem was that the three kids share a room. So I had to spread them all throughout the house for a while. Not sure how old your kids are, but sharing a space and staying quiet might be a challenge initially.