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I posted this in the 24 month forum but haven't gotten any input yet..
My DD is 2.5. She is very smart and sweet and does well with lots of stimulating activities. I try to get out almost daily with her for different things like the park, library, gym, swimming, etc. I
I have a 4 mo old DD as well so sometimes we need to chill out at the apartment. DD1 has plenty of toys and I try to do different art projects, play doh, painting, bubbles and all that while we're home because she just goes nuts otherwise. She acts like she's behind bars when we're at home. Is it normal for kids her age to need that constant stimulation or should I be expecting her to be able to entertain herself? We are looking into putting her in daycare 2 x a week when we move this summer because I think she'd love the structured playtime and socialization.
Also she is obsessed with our Samsung tablet. She plays games watches toddler shows on it. I'm not a huge fan of her getting all that screen time but sometimes my hands are pretty full that I let it go. Have any of you experienced negative behavior as a result of getting too much screen time? She throws fits if we take it away from her. I want to take it away for awhile to see if her overall mood improves.
Sorry this is so long! I know a lot of her meltdowns and behavior is just normal for her age, but I want to see if there is anything I can do to redirect her negative attitude.
My DD is 2.5. She is very smart and sweet and does well with lots of stimulating activities. I try to get out almost daily with her for different things like the park, library, gym, swimming, etc. I
I have a 4 mo old DD as well so sometimes we need to chill out at the apartment. DD1 has plenty of toys and I try to do different art projects, play doh, painting, bubbles and all that while we're home because she just goes nuts otherwise. She acts like she's behind bars when we're at home. Is it normal for kids her age to need that constant stimulation or should I be expecting her to be able to entertain herself? We are looking into putting her in daycare 2 x a week when we move this summer because I think she'd love the structured playtime and socialization.
Also she is obsessed with our Samsung tablet. She plays games watches toddler shows on it. I'm not a huge fan of her getting all that screen time but sometimes my hands are pretty full that I let it go. Have any of you experienced negative behavior as a result of getting too much screen time? She throws fits if we take it away from her. I want to take it away for awhile to see if her overall mood improves.
Sorry this is so long! I know a lot of her meltdowns and behavior is just normal for her age, but I want to see if there is anything I can do to redirect her negative attitude.
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Re: Behavior
I try to limit my wine intake to the weekends but woo! Babygirl is a handful!
I think you are doing the right thing by putting her in daycare a couple days a week. I think her behavior is pretty typical, but there is only so much you can do with a 4 month old at home!
As far as the tablet goes, I don't think the screentime in and of itself is going to have a negative effect on her behavior, but I understand you not wanting her to have it all the time. When I worked with preschoolers we had these stoplight timers, which you could program however you want to change from green to yellow to red, giving them a nice warning that their time was almost up. Visuals halp a lot with children that young, since they don't have a good concept of time. Maybe offer a reward for giving up the tablet without a fight.
She has always been a busy baby ever since she was an infant. I just am thinking she's developmentally ready to be in a "classroom" environment with other kids and different activities.
I really like the kindle app idea. I'm going to take the tablet away for a week or so and when I'm ready to give it back ill make sure she understands that there is a timer on it. We're moving across a few states in about 3 weeks so It'd be good for her to chill on the screen time because she will probably get a lot of it on the trip.
Thanks again for all your input!!
DDs hate being inside. They are in DC for about nine hours a day (I work full time), so they get A LOT of stimulation. I think your LO sounds perfectly normal. If someone took something away you were enjoying, you would pitch a fit too. I don't think her attitude is negative. I don't think at that age they can appropriately verbalize why they are upset, nor understand why you are taking away something that makes them happy.
I vote yes on DC, and give LO a break with the tablet. She is just being a kid.
I completely agree with this.
My DD will entertain herself, but not with traditional toys. I can set her up with playdoh or coloring and depending on the day I get 2 - 20 min. I can get longer if I periodically check in - 'good job, can you make a worm, like this etc.'. She has started imaginative play, but again I need to check in and give her suggestions to keep her going. But, if we are outside she is fine by herself for at least an hour. I saw you said you were in an apartment, can you take a monitor with you? During DS's morning nap I bring the video monitor and we go outside.
We also got this for inside and it has been great so far: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Tikes-Fold-Away-Climber/dp/B0013836PO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1369152972&sr=8-4&keywords=foldable+climber
It isn't tiny but it isn't that big. It does fold, but I haven't done that yet, we just stick it outside.
I do try and limit screen time, but trust me I know it is hard with another LO, and I work PT so I get a break with DCP. Her behavior seems to be worse when she watches more tv and she seems to ask for it more. When it is just her usual 1 MMCH before bed she seems to do better. I would give lots of warnings before taking it away to hopefully help - 5 more min. 2, 1 and sometimes a timer helps.
We are having really stormy weather today so we have been inside. I didn't give her the tablet at all and I swear she is being so much sweeter, and hasn't had any meltdowns. Could be coincidence but I'm runnin with it!