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[quote=jsmith123]Start with a shorter period of time to build up to success. Use one of those nap timers that you can make it turn green after X minutes. When the clock turns green, quiet time is over. Slowly increase the amount of time. I wouldn't expect too much at this age. Maybe 45 min at the most? Give him 2 "passes" at the beginning of quiet time, and if he needs you he has to use a pass to leave his room. Every time he's successful at "quiet time" (i.e. stays in his room until the green light comes on unless he uses a pass), he gets a reward. In our house the reward is their only video time of the day, which is highly motivating for my kids. It also serves to stretch out my down time which I like.[/quote]
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