I take care of my 21mo old toddler full time and do a good job of tending to her needs. She is a very happy child but lately she has started to cry when she gets frustrated with something such as her toy getting stuck between her bed and the wall or if she wants to run around the house but I put her in her room to play.
I usually help her get her toy un-stuck and show her how I did it or tell her that she needs to play in her room and will get her doll house set up. I decided to try a new strategy and let her solve her own problems when I hear that frustrated cry.
Over the past few days, the frustrated crying has nearly stopped and I've noticed my daughter testing and trying new things when she has a problem. If she can't figure something out, I'll teach her but I usually give her a chance to do it on her own.
I like where this is going and want to continue to teach my daughter to problem solve on her own. Any suggestions on how I could improve my system?
2007-02-23 08:20:15 · 3 answers · asked by Erin H 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Sounds like you are doing a good job already. All you can do is show her how, have her repeat the 'show how' and praise her for it. Give her new and small challenges, such as putting wheels on rods, building with Lincoln Logs, and taking her for walks to see how the rest of the neighborhood looks. Good food, enough sleep, time to herself and a loving mother is the best of all possible worlds. You didn't mention a father, but hope he is there and equally supportive. Best wishes
2007-02-23 08:30:09 · answer #1 · answered by tylernmi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are on a good start already. Too many kids that are teens, and some adults need to be taught this too! Just keep doing what you are doing and she will become more independent everyday. I am doing some of these things with my 2 year-old son also because I want him to be self-sufficient when he is older.
2007-02-23 16:25:14 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are doing it the right way--showing her how to do those things. Now, if you were to just ignore her, and the problems, that would not be wise. Yet, please keep in mind, that she cannot do math, etc. yet. You are appropriate in teaching her how to problem solve with the level she is ready for. Take care.
2007-02-23 16:24:23 · answer #3 · answered by SAK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋