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At play-group the staff says he sits on his own with his rock (he has a special rock) and doesn't speak to anyone, play with anyone or join in when they do team games or sports.
Why does he do this? Anyone else have this problem?
My other child was too eager to play and would throw tantrums when I was too busy to play but this toddler won't get involved in anything.
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How old is your child? You describe him as a toddler, so I'm assuming he is under the age of 3. Play develops in different ways for different children. Some children begin by watching others rather than interacting. His rock is probably just his security thing and doesn't have much to do with it. It just comforts him and makes him feel safe. Does he play with any toys at home? Does something special interest him? Observe how he reacts when his sibling is playing. Try to be aware of what seems to interest him, and then you join his sibling in play. Hold out the item that seems to interest him and ask him if he would like to hold it. If he does not respond or indicates that he does not want to hold it, don't push. Just tell him it's ok to hold it or play with it when he wants to. I have seen children who seem to take a long time just observing before they begin to play with their peers, sometimes months. They are usually just cautious and are learning through observation. This is usually younger children who behave in this way, but even as they grow they are more cautious than others about trying new things. If you take it slow and try to encourage some play for a few months and don't notice any progress, you might want to discuss it with your child's doctor, but be reassured that your child is learning and absorbing information from what he observes.
How old is your child? You describe him as a toddler, so I'm assuming he is under the age of 3. Play develops in different ways for different children. Some children begin by watching others rather than interacting. His rock is probably just his security thing and doesn't have much to do with it. It just comforts him and makes him feel safe. Does he play with any toys at home? Does something special interest him? Observe how he reacts when his sibling is playing. Try to be aware of what seems to interest him, and then you join his sibling in play. Hold out the item that seems to interest him and ask him if he would like to hold it. If he does not respond or indicates that he does not want to hold it, don't push. Just tell him it's ok to hold it or play with it when he wants to. I have seen children who seem to take a long time just observing before they begin to play with their peers, sometimes months. They are usually just cautious and are learning through observation. This is usually younger children who behave in this way, but even as they grow they are more cautious than others about trying new things. If you take it slow and try to encourage some play for a few months and don't notice any progress, you might want to discuss it with your child's doctor, but be reassured that your child is learning and absorbing information from what he observes.
What are you getting your toddler for Christmas?
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I wanted to get my son legos, but I think he'll just throw them around and not really play with them, he's 2. My husband wants to get him tball set. The kind where you put the ball on top of the stand and hit it off with the bat. What do you think? What will you be getting yours?
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I think that he will throw the legos around he probably dont understand to sit still and build them how older kids would.....personal experience lol :) I think the Tball set is a great idea and it will teach your little one how to play the sport and plus that would be a great toy for the father son bonding experience. Just teach him to not hit people with the bat if that becomes an issue. My daughter is going to be 20 months around christmas time and we are getting her some little toys to play with like barbies, doodle pad, books and ect. but for her big gift were getting her some type of big wheel or bike. Something small that she can practice/play on.
I think that he will throw the legos around he probably dont understand to sit still and build them how older kids would.....personal experience lol :) I think the Tball set is a great idea and it will teach your little one how to play the sport and plus that would be a great toy for the father son bonding experience. Just teach him to not hit people with the bat if that becomes an issue. My daughter is going to be 20 months around christmas time and we are getting her some little toys to play with like barbies, doodle pad, books and ect. but for her big gift were getting her some type of big wheel or bike. Something small that she can practice/play on.
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