Afternoon naps are for Whimps

Our 2YO still needs a nap during the day or else he is very difficult in the late afternoon. He fights it most of the time and getting him to sleep during the day can be difficult. My elder two boys were the same. My wife gets him to hav a rest, reading, watching TV, and it helps. She draws the curtains and often he'll fall asleep on the sofa. Top tip here is to choose a film/prog that is not too stimulating; i.e. not power rangers! Something he/she has seen before helps too. Other methods I use (but my wife is not too keen on) is to go for a drive. Caution, however, we live in a very quiet culde sac so have no concerns about leaving him sleeping in the car. Or drive to a coffee shop with outside tables or parking near the window. Result: you can sit having a brew and reading the paper. Again, massive caution in hot weather. If there's nowhere safe to leave the car, I have often had to stay in it with him. Nother result, I get to read, listen to the radio or nap while the long haired hero goes shopping! If you have an ipod you could watch a movie... Maybe that's why I am not allowed one. Alternatively, I take him for a walk in the pram. I often have to force him in but once he's strapped down he gives up the fight and sleeps well. We have dog which tips the argument in my favour. At two YO, I think they need a kip during the day.