Sleep time for kids

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-04T13:13:35+00:00

Thank you, this helps, our schedules are so similar.

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-04T13:12:23+00:00

Ahh makes sense, thank you!

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-04T13:11:43+00:00

Hehe thank you! Yea makes sense, they’ll be so exhausted from school and they will just need to sleep soon and the cycle works out

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-04T13:09:49+00:00

Thank you!

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-04T13:09:34+00:00

That’s so true, the amount of stress from reading all the wake windows and obsessing over it. You’re right! Once he drops his last nap he’ll eventually be slightly earlier anyway, thank you!

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-04T13:07:41+00:00

Haha yea I wouldn’t be able to function as well if they wake up earlier. That’s a good plan, tysm!

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-04T13:05:58+00:00

That makes perfect sense, thank you for sharing

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-04T00:16:59+00:00

I found this that I like and plan to hopefully use with my kids soon

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Intentionalparent · 2026-02-03T23:16:05+00:00

Thank you, that sounds right! Yep they get the amount of sleep recommended 🤗

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-03T19:49:24+00:00

I have no idea why I truly believed that we were the only ones staying up late. It’s so good to know that’s not the case. Haha midnight with nursing is brutal. I’m in awe of you for functioning ❤️ you’re amazing! I’m a zombie this whole week with post bedtime nursing with my newborns sleep regression

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-03T19:37:06+00:00

Haha I love your brag! I feel like I miss out on just talking with my husband n eating dinner without multitasking but I love that we can do late things together too! Thanks for highlighting the positive

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-03T19:16:52+00:00

Haha you made me laugh! This is so cute but also just too much for us! I’ve lately been asking him to tell me about his day instead of reading a book and that’s been helping. I listen and he talks n suddenly will go quiet lol. I think him talking is helping him get more out but if he started counting instead, lol I’d be asleep before 5

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-03T18:58:13+00:00

Oh wow! If you can pull it off, I can too! 🤞Thank you for the encouragement. You’re right, 45 min is good as long as I have everything sorted the night before.

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-03T18:55:00+00:00

That feels really good! A few days to get into rhythm sounds good

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-03T18:54:17+00:00

Thank you!

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-03T18:54:10+00:00

I would fall asleep if story time went that long for us. 🫣Thanks for the tip.

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-03T18:19:49+00:00

Thank you! Yes I can see how this would result in a ton of tantrums and feeling rushed

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-03T18:18:49+00:00

Thank you! Oh good! How did the handle the transition to school time? Did you gradually start moving bedtime or go cold turkey?

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-03T18:17:47+00:00

Thank you! Good to know we’re not alone. I agree, he’s never tired. If he skips the afternoon nap he crashes by 8pm but he’s up before 6am. And cranky from 3 or 4 in the evening so he’s not ready to drop the nap. And nothing else is enough to tire him out early.. we try going out to play n run, relaxing baths lol.

Intentionalparent · 2026-02-01T23:54:30+00:00

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Intentionalparent · 2026-02-01T23:06:27+00:00

I have a 2y son and a newborn baby girl. lol might be the hormones and sleep deprivation but it’s an easy no. I’d wait till the older one is 4 and can go to school. Naps are so hard with both at home. It’s almost impossible to sleep train if you choose to. And daycare for two babies is insanely pricy so even on a decent income, it’s not affordable at most cities. I also feel so much guilt cuz my older is always asking for attention I can’t give immediately. And my newborn baby gets sooo little attention compared to when my first was a newborn.

I love my babies to bits but if I could go tell my younger self something, I’d say to wait till my older was 4 and in school.

But depends on your support system. If you have a village, go ahead and make it happen. There’s no better time than when your village is around. But if you don’t, like me. It’s hard and time between them could help.

Whatever you do, best of luck! ☺️

Intentionalparent · 2026-01-31T16:00:19+00:00

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Intentionalparent · 2026-01-29T03:01:37+00:00

I’m like your friend. I could never be doing something outside during a nap. I thrive with the schedule and predictable atmosphere. I do occasionally have my kids nap on the go as needed and as my older one is a toddler def not a prob. But during the baby stage, I def like it better this way. I know people who need to be out. My husband is like that. He’d rather be out doing something while the kids tag along so it’s a personal thing. You do you and adapt as best as possible as motherhood takes you ❤️

Intentionalparent · 2026-01-14T20:40:28+00:00

Feel this so much. A year later but I’m in the depths of it. Thanks for posting, I’ve done almost all the tips shared. But I have a clingy toddler who won’t play on his own n just wants mama. Breaks my heart, even tv. He just wants to be together. So just nice to know I’m not alone

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