Overactive newborn who fights sleep - anyone experienced this?

My mother told me years ago that I was the exact same way. Mom made sure I was clean, dry, fed and warm, but all I would do was cry. After several weeks, she decided to flip me over onto my stomach, I went right off to sleep. It could be just such a small thing as that You must break this routine you have set and try something simple and new. I always had set times for naps and bedtime. Prior to each, the child was given a drink (bottle and later a cup of milk or water) Nothing with sugar or caffeine. We had "quiet time" for one hour prior to bed. I would use this time to calm them by reading or soft music. Then they were put to bed with a favorite stuff toy, I would spend just a few short minutes kissing them good night, covering them (letting them know they are loved and safe) then I would leave the room. Letting a child dictate to you now is only setting yourself up for temper tantrums later when they don't get their way. Your child must be taught a schedule, it will make her feel secure. Sometimes a child is not sleepy at nap time, and that's ok, but they still need their rest. Let her "play" or scream her little head off, but let her stay in bed for at least 1 hour. She will get the message. Also do not run to check on her if she cries because she doesn't want to go to bed, let her cry herself to sleep. You can tell the difference between a tantrum cry and a hurt cry. Don't give in. She will. Good luck