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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS is increasingly resistant to taking an afternoon nap at home, so I'd like to institute a quiet/independent time instead. Suggestions for good toys/activities to keep a 3yo engaged? I'm trying to avoid lots of "come help me mommy!!" requests. Thanks for any ideas! I need the rest time even if he doesn't...[/quote] Books, puzzles, stuffed animals, dolls, paper/coloring books and crayons The idea is to have plenty of quiet activities that he can rotate at will. "Close your eyes, close your mouth, and lie still. I'll come check on you in 5 minutes. If you're still awake, you may get up and play quietly until your clock says XYZ (on a sticky note beneath the time) or changes color." I check back somewhere between 5 and 15 minutes later. Once the child is not falling asleep more than once in two weeks, I stop trying to get them to sleep and just let them play, but it's the same time range that they've always had.[/quote]
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