Patterns & Habits: Toddler, Water Toys

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Bedtime Problems with 3 1/2 Yr Old

I'm at the end of my rope. My 3 1/2 yr old is fighting me at bedtime. Kicking, hitting, screaming, won't stay in bed and tonight he tossed his drink across the room at me. I keep trying diffrent things and nothing seems to work it has taken as long as 3-4 hours to get him to sleep. Every night we say goodnight to daddy, grandma and the baby and read books. Then it starts I have talked to him in a calm voice, raised my voice, put him back in bed over and over and over with out talking, nothing works he just goes into a wild fit. Any ideas on...

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6 Month Old - Sleep & Nap Issues

I need some advice on sleep issues for my 6 month old daughter. I feel her sleep is such a mess, I'm not sure where to begin. Granted, she has a minor cold right now so I know I have to wait for that to end before I begin any changes. Issues: Naps. She has always been a horrible napper, since she came out of the infant stage. They were never long enough. Now its hard to get her down let alone have her sleep long enough. Yes, I have put her down when she is showing sleepy signs, but she fights it like crazy. Nighttime Sleep...