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[quote=Anonymous]I think it is a great idea for you to implement a schedule that is used by all of the caregivers in your children's lives. I think the hardest thing for a child is having to transition to the schedule requirements depending on the day. The boy I watch now is 18 months, and he really isn't on any kind of schedule, and it can be extremely hectic at times. He's with me twice per week, and his mom basically wants me to listen to him when it comes to nap time (AKA waiting until he screams his head off and throws a tantrum before putting him down). I try to get him down around the same time for naps and schedule mealtimes. He's in daycare the other two days a week where he is on their strict schedule, and then for Friday-Sunday he basically sleeps whenever he wants to with his parents.

It can be a bit overwhelming for me because I think it would be so much easier to say "he naps from 12-2" rather than waiting for him to be so tired that he throws tantrums and put him down at 1.

Good luck, and just make sure to remind your parents, caregivers, etc. that the schedule is very important for your children. It may be hard to stay on top of it at first, but when your twins are older you will be so thankful![/quote]

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