Sleeping Troubles - Ballston Lake,NY

Let her stay in her crib for the whole nap time/rest time. There is nothing wrong with that and will let you have the time you need to work. She will also learn that that is down time whether she is playing in there or not. Same with bed. I would continue to put her down at her bedtime. I think it is the longer days, but my son seems to be napping less and talking longer at night. You may also want to try some blackout drapes if that seems to be an issue.

Well your job is suffering... and you need time for your job.
My friend works from home, not for herself, but for an Employer. Therefore, it is imperative that she works... and keeps up. She thus hired a part-time babysitter/Nanny to come to her home to watch her child. And this has been the only way, she can actually work.
Or, you put your child in daycare part-time... at daycare or Preschool, the kids nap and it is a part of the day's routine. Then once you pick up your child after, she would have already napped.

The thing is, you have a job which you work at from home. So either that suffers or you lose your job... or you implement an alternative, so that you can work, and then after, you can spend time with your child.

all the best,
Susan

My son started to give up his nap when he was 3 - so a bit older - but we instituted "quiet hour". He wasn't in a crib, but had to stay on his toddler bed with two "quiet toys" and two books of his choosing to "read". I set an alarm for an hour and do what I need to do during quiet hour. Sometimes he would sleep and other times he would play quietly.

He just turned 4, still does quiet hour and sometimes naps during it:) Those are happy days since Mama needs the nap as I'm expecting #2.

Good luck!