Re: I can't lay with them to sleep anymore. Now what?
Maybe I'm reading it wrong, but are your older two taking 2 naps a day? And the baby is taking 4 naps a day?
That seems like a lot for the older two, which might be why they are having such a hard time sleeping. At that age, I wait until they are acting tired and then make a sleepy environment. That might mean putting on a movie or snuggling with a book, probably once a day. If you have a phone that can go on the internet or a book for you to read, snuggle with them in bed while you do that. Don't make the goal "getting them to sleep," but rather just a restful time for everyone and if they are tired they will fall asleep.
With the baby, watch tv or play on the computer or read a book while she nurses to sleep where ever you are in the house. Or wear her in a baby carrier while you get things done.
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