Sleepless in Spring

It's tough to expect grandparents to change their schedule. I'm assuming they are watching him for free. So don't stress about what they are doing or not doing. Be thankful for their willingness to watch him. Show your appreciation to them daily so they don't get stressed.

Can you move in with the grandparents to save money and then just work part-time somewhere at night when your son is sleeping? Then you can be with your son during the day, you wouldn't have to pay for preschool, and you can set up a better schedule for your son.

With you and the boy's dad not together, your son needs you more now than ever. It would take a lot of sacrifice on your part but for now, it would be most beneficial for your little guy. If he is like most kids whose parents are not together, he either is dealing with anger now or it is coming.

Definitely get rid of naps if he is still taking them. He probably isn't getting rid of enough energy durning the day if he is watching television all evening. He probably is also having a hard time sleeping at night since he is spending very little time with you each day. Under these circumstances I don't understand why you don't think it's ok for him to sleep with you. He needs more time with you. Hopefully as soon as you pick him up you are giving him 100% of your attention and meeting his needs. Also, make sure on days that you don't pick him up late that you make use of the time with him and exhaust him. Go to the park, talk a walk, kick a ball, etc. He's a little boy that needs to spend quality time with his mommy.

maybe when you pick him up talk to him on the way home about how when you get home we are going to take a warm bath and lay down read a book for a while prepare him for settling down on the way. I imagine the schedule change is effecting him so maybe talking him down on the drive home will help.