any advice on how to get my two yeard to share w her 7m brother?

Answer 1

It's really hard to share! A lot of parents expect their child to share but do you? Would you loan your neighbor your new car or favorite dress? What if your husband forced you to? How would you feel? It's essentially the same thing for children when it comes to their prized possessions. They don't want to share them either! If you force your child to share, it will only cause resentment and anger. Sharing is something that should come from the heart. I'm a preschool teacher and in my classroom this is what works. A child can use something for as long as they want. When they put it away another child can use it. The children understand the ways of our classroom and accept this. You can talk to your older child in ways so that they can see their sibling’s point of view. "It looks like Emma really likes your toy. I bet she would like to play with it too. Maybe when you're finished she can play with it." These words may help your child empathize with their sibling and they may share. Have your child pick out some things that they are willing to share and put away the things they do not want to share. Remember not to force it. Let it come from the heart. Good luck!

Answer 2

My children are very close in age too, and while this doesn't answer your question, I provided my children two of the same as much as possible, as in two books two balls etc. The toys which I couldn't do that with as they were too expensive were saved for play time with all of us, when I tried to teach turn taking.
From what I understand children do not understand sharing until aprox. 3yrs old, and I valued my sanity too much to try and teach it before then, they are 4 and nearly 3 now they still squabble, but my 4 year understands the concept of sharing although doesn't always want to and my other one is beginning to understand although absouletly hates it!!
Hope that helps a bit.

Answer 3

It is normal for a 2 yr old to not want to share her toys.. My daughter does the same thing. You just have to teach her how to share. I haven't looked it up but i am sure if you search for it you can find something online about teaching your child to share. I know i have also found it in children magazines.
GL to ya!!!!

Answer 4

2 is very ME stage. She's trying to find her space. Don't force her to share, yet, she doesn't understand. And a 7 month old wouldn't know if someone is sharing or not. Teach her about taking turns, and she'll learn to share.

Answer 5

Give the 7 month old a really cool toy that interests the 2 year old and when she wants to play with it tell her she can't because she doesn't share her toys with him.

Answer 6

That's a hard one, just be patient and keep on your kids about sharing. You will have to keep telling your 2 yr old about sharing and how it is a wonderful thing until she understands the concept.