toddlers independence
I have a 20 month old and we recently added a new baby to the family. While the toddler has shown no signs of jealousy, she all off a sudden goes off and plays alone often. This makes me feel horrible because, before baby, she and i would play all day long. I was wondering if she is at the age where its normal for her to play alone or is it because i'm not giving her enough attention? Any moms out there in the same boat?
posted September 26, 2007 - 10:22am
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As long as you are still making some one on one time with her, don't worry about it. I can't speak for everyone, but both of my kids right before the age of two did start playing more by themselves. The older they get, the more they tend to do things by themselves. They're learning independence. Don't feel guilty. If she's playing by herself and you are doing something with the baby, just look over at her and occasionally say something like "Mommy loves you" or ask her a question about what she is doing to make her realize that you care and want to be a part of her life. Don't smother her, if she wants time alone, let her have it.
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PermalinkMy children are 19 months apart in age. I agree with the mom who already replied - it is totally normally for your children to start playing by themselves before the age of 2.
I have lots of friends who also had their children within 2 years of each other and we all found that jealousy really wasn't an issue. Or maybe we were so tired we just didn't notice!!
Having children so close in age is really fantastic. As they get a little older (mine are now 2-1/2 and 4) they will be each other's best friend! Sure there is still the regular sibling rivalry, but more often than not my kids play together so well and really love each other. So just think . . . in a couple of years when they are chasing each other around the house you will be thinking wistfully back to these days!
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