It's Naptime!!!

Many children run and hide when they hear the words "five mins till naptime." Some techniques that can be used at home that we use in childcare facilities include:
1. At least an hour before laying the child down, allow them to engage into some sort of physical activity to wear them out followed by a nice meal.
2. Allow the child to go potty.

• We would not want them to wake up early due to an accident.

3. Read the child a book right before laying down.

• This gets their imaginations to going before drifting into dreamland.

4. Seperate the child from fun.

• The area where the child sleeps should have as few toys as possible.  With an area full of toys, they would only want to play instead of taking a nap. The area should be cozy, dark, and quiet.

5. Play soft classical music such as Bach, Mozart, or smooth jazz.

6. Pat or rub their backs.

• For children that are tough and difficult you may have to pat their backs to let them know you mean business. Please do not beat the child because that form of punishment is never needed. For children that are not so difficult, they like to get their backs rubbed. The rhythm will eventually put them to sleep.