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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why would you have an afternoon playgroup for 2.5 year olds?  Aren’t they napping? Or was it very late afternoon? All of the playgroups we participated in were in the morning. I think that it makes sense to do what is best for the majority. [/quote]

It used to be 3 to 5.  Yeah, some of the kids came later due to naps but the host DD naps from 1 to 3 and was always up or just getting up when we arrived.  [/quote]

3 to 5 is a terrible time for playgroup. It's getting into dinner time, everyone is cranky. [/quote]

+1.  If this was a different time, I'd be more inclined to say she dropped you.  But 3:00-5:00 is not a good time for 2.5 year olds.  Mine naps 1:30-3:30, then is cranky for at least half an hour after waking up.  10:00-12:00 is just a better time.[/quote]

Your odd nap time is a good reason why your child is the spirited one.  At that age, children are good for about 3-5 hours after a nap and/or meal. If yo ur child wakes around 7-8 then by 11-12 they are hungry and tired and need lunch and a nap. If your child naps from 11-1 then by 4-5 your child needs a meal and sleep.  If you are going to nap at 11-1, then you need a playdate that ends by 3 or 4 at the latest.  All of the other children are more rested than your child is at the playgroup so it's understandable that she is worse behaved than they are.

I would try to shift her nap time slowly (like shift 10 minutes every 2-3 days) and after a week you should be at 11:30 and after 2 weeks you should be at 12:00.  Then if the invitation is still open you can go too the new time.  My guess is that she'll do better at an earlier playtime.[/quote]

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