Transitioning out of naps can feel tricky to navigate. ❓At what age do kids drop naps for good? ❓What to do their naps start to interfere with bedtime? ❓What to do if they resist staying in their room during their usual nap time? It's tricky, partly because every child's sleep needs and routine are different. In general, I recommend keeping naps for as long as possible (as long as it's not interfering with bedtime sleep). And when they stop napping (or naps stop being helpful), quiet time can be a great alternative to try. During quiet time, kids engage in play and other activities by themselves. Their area is quiet and away from stimulation. They may even still have their sound machine on and the room can be dim. They're not interacting with anyone else or on their screens. Why is quiet time important? Everyone (including our kids) needs time during the day to rest and recharge. We are more likely to get irritable and overstimulated if we're around people all day and don't have time to ourselves. This is also an important skill to learn (The art of being alone) and this time alone encourages creativity, innovation, and self-reflection. In this episode, I share: ✅How to know when it's time to shift from naps to quiet time ✅How long quiet time should be ✅What activities are best for quiet time ✅How to implement quiet time if you live in a small house and/or your kids share a room ✅How to respond if/when your child resists quiet time and leaves the room QUIET TIME ESSENTIALS (AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS): https://a.co/3PWEcVL Don’t forget to check out my free discipline workshop, “How to Get Your Child to Listen Without Yelling” - www.themompsychologist.com/workshop