Modified Naps

My 4 year old still needs a nap, but refuses to take one. This is what our "naps" look like now. We have changed the name to "quiet time".

He is required to lay in bed for 30 minutes and "rest" (we use a timer). When the timer goes off, if he is still awake, he can watch a video in bed for another 30 minutes. Presto: an hour!

There are days that he does fall asleep.

It also allow my daughter to nap without interruption for at least an hour.

Works for us, most days. Some days the "rest" part turns into singing time.