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Toddler Independant Play
Asked by A.S. from San Diego
on April 3, 2013
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Just looking for creative ideas to encourage independant play (for even 30 min) for my 2.5 year old. I do things, like spend focused time with her, ect, but can't get...
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- Has she had any independent play time in the previous 2.5 years? If not, then you can't expect her to jump in at 30 minutes. 5 minutes is a good start - try stretc...
- Can you try doing something in the same room while she is coloring or playing with something by herself? My son used to play with magnet letters on the door or do play...
- I don't have a suggestion of something to keep her busy per se, but I would nix the timer. If she's afraid to play on her own, without you there, TELLING her she's got...
Play Groups in Eagan/AV/Rosemount?
Asked by D. from Minneapolis
on July 12, 2005
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Does anyone know of any play groups in the Eagan/Apple Valley/Rosemount area?
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- I have been trying to find one, too. I got the name of a lady here in Lakeville (but its the intersection of AV, Rosemount, Lakeville) and got a message back from her ...
- D., We just started talking my son to a preschool camp at Lifetime Fitness in Eagan. Two years old might be too young for the group, but I know that they have non-m...
- Hello D., I don't know of any playgroups specifically, but I live in Eagan and have a 2 1/2 year old little boy myself, so if you come up with any good ones will you ...
Games to Play at Fundraiser
Asked by E.T. from Tampa
on June 7, 2007
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I am in need of some quick and easy games to play or a place to et cheap prizes
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- Hi E.! I have a 2 and a 4 year old (girls). They love gluing and painting and we try to get them involved in crafts several times a week. I just did a great craft with...
- The various Dollar Trees/Dollar stores as well as the $1 section at Target are great places to find prizes for kids and teens too. Good luck!
- We just did this craft this past week at Vacatiom Bible School and it captivated everyone from 4-11. Lots of kids decided to give them as gifts to their Dads for Fath...
How Do You Play with Your Kid(s)?
Asked by A.D. from Los Angeles
on December 27, 2011
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I have just one daughter, 6 years old. I work full time so the mommy guilt is very strong. I love to play board games, read books, go to the park and play outdoor game...
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- You are doing plenty! I never really played with my kids, they played on their own or with each other just fine. I never saw it as my responsibility to entertain the...
- I'm kind of a mean mommy... if I don't like it or don't want to play it, I don't. I used to try sitting on the floor and playing 'My Little Ponies' and realized I was ...
- If you aren't into the doll games you can kind of let her take the lead. Ask her what she wants to have the dolls do or just talk about what she is having the dolls d...
My Daughter Likes to Talk but Not to Play
Asked by S.V. from Dallas
on October 5, 2007
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Everybody loves my daughter! She talks, she entertains - but she does not play games at play time. She just watches other kids run and scream and does not join in. I f...
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- Your daughter sounds exactly like my son. In small groups or in places where he is comfortable he is the life of the party, but when you get him in bigger groups (esp...
- Have you thought about small play groups. A tea party with a small group of girls. She just might not feel comfortable around loads of kiddos.
- You may want to check out personalityinsights.com They have some books about personailty types and traits for each type. I took a class with Dr, Rohm (the author)...
Encouraging Self-play
Asked by J.W. from Killeen
on March 22, 2007
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For all the moms with toddlers: Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get my two year old to play alone? He plays great with others, and that is the problem. He c...
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- i am a mother of 5 but i have gone through the two's at least 7 times what always worked for me was asking my son/ daughter to help me it was always "can you help momm...
- I have heard to set a timer in his room and tell him that he needs to play by himself unil the timer goes off and then you will play with him. Start the timer for 10 m...
- You have created a monster... lol. He is just so use to playing with you. Once his brother gets older and more mobile things will change unlit then try and just encour...
How to Kid My Kids to Play?
Asked by A.S. from Eugene
on August 13, 2010
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It seems like the most stupid question ever, but my kids would rather watch me unpack the dish washer than go play. When I do my house work they what to do it to, of...
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- Hi Mama- I had the same problem when nap time stopped! I wrote a bunch of alone activities the child could do on their own on slips of paper, put them in a bag and...
- My 2.5 year old has a hard time playing on her own as well. The biggest life saver I have found is letting her help me clean. When I am doing dishes or cleaning in the...
- Try to get them involved in something..then step away and do what you need (or want) to do.
Play Group Twin Boys
Asked by T.C. from San Antonio
on October 25, 2006
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I have 2 1/2 year old twin boys, that really need some play time with other kids. I work partime, I'm off Thursday - Sunday. I have been wanting to get in a play group...
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- Thats great I'm trying to see and find out what is the best day and time because their is two other mother that would like to join the playgroup so e-mail me at ____@_...
- Hi T.! My name is M. and I live sort of near Sea World. My son will be 3 in January and I think a play date/group would be great! Email me!
- I'm in a great playgroup that is pretty active this is the link you can try and join and the leader can accept you. Hope this helps http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SAHM...
Anyone's Son Play Lacross?
Asked by L.B. from New York
on February 6, 2012
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Hi Mammas, Do any of you have a kid that plays Lacross. My son has played basketball, soccer and baseball now he wants to play Lacross. I signed him up to play all ...
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- I used to play lacrosse... it's not as bad as the pros ;) I mean, we were flouncing around in cutesy little tennis skirts and lolly's underneath; we didn't have to wea...
- My older one (almost 11) has played for a few years and my younger (almost 8) is about to start this year in Cheshire. They love it. It is not very violent at a young ...
- My son, no. But a lot of boys play it here, it's very popular. Most of the boys who play go on to play football in middle/high school, which is also very violent, ev...
Flying with a Pack N Play
Asked by S.B. from Chicago
on June 16, 2008
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We're going to be flying with our 15 month old next month and would like to take our Pack N Play. I've never taken a Pack N Play on an airplane. Do I check it, or carr...
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- I fly between the midwest to visit my home/family on the east coast frequently and have always checked my portable crib. However the last time we flew they limited how...
- Most hotels have the Pack n Plays, even if they call them a crib. Just call ahead to ask and reserve one. Believe me, you'll have enough stuff with traveling with a ba...
- I agree with those that said ask the hotel if you're staying at a hotel. If you're staying with friends/family, you might want to just pick one up at the local WalMar...
