The Big Dilemma - School Pick-ups & Naps!
Your child is taking great naps, you already have a reliable, dependable sleep schedule and now new life obligations are interfering!.....such as...school drop off/pickup schedule, dance lessons, sports practice....What can you do?!?!
I want to continue the conversation about the big dilemma of school pick-up and naps that especially occurs if you have 2 or 3 kiddos. It means you will probably be waking one child to do the round-trip school pick up process.
In the video below I offer some suggestions on how to solve this challenging dilemma.
Watch the video or click here to get my tips on how to balance naps with other life obligations.
How to get second child to nap while balance life obligations.
Although masks are no longer required most places, this advice still rings true.
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45 min is the minimum restorative nap
Leave home earlier and drive child to sleep so that during pick up, child will keep sleeping
Find a local high school or college student to bridge the gaps when you need
Adjust schedule
Do Car Naps Count?
YES!! Mobil naps (car, stroller, wearing in carrier all work well) Car naps count when you have no other option! Try to aim for a minimum of 45 minutes for restorative sleep. Bring a book, your laptop and keep the car packed so if you get stuck in there while baby sleeps you are also entertained.
To watch another video on all things naps check out this past video!
Audio download on 5 things that all moms need to know about child sleep.
If you DON'T already have a schedule down and think this sounds like a dream..
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