My daughter is almost 27 months old and seems really bored at home. She has been in daycare part-time for the past 6 months (it is now up to 4 half days a week), but I've noticed an increase in activity and restlessness while home. She has many, many toys and I often buy new ones (so a lack of toys can't be a reason).
Is it just her age? Or does it sound like she's ready for more time in daycare? Does she need the extract social interaction and stimulation?
2007-05-03 12:51:28 · 8 answers · asked by Kim 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Sounds like it to me. My daughter is 20 months, and she goes full time. She loves it there. I think it's great for her. She is bored at home, too. She loves all the interaction with the other kids.
2007-05-03 12:55:18 · answer #1 · answered by purplebinky 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is stupid. I've never heard anyone say that, and if they did, they are not smart. First let me say that my 19 month old is in daycare full time - out of necessity. BUT I don't believe any child is in NEED of daycare. A child can thrive being home, as long as you offer her activities. I'd say sure, at 3 years, they probably should start a preschool program, but that may only be 2 hours twice a week (or maybe they want to go more).
It sounds to me like she's bored. Even with age-appropriate toys, she may be craving interaction with kids her age or with you. Schedule some playdates with other kids her age. Check your city's website for recreational programs for her age group - they usually include parents. This is also a great way to meet other moms. Maybe make a schedule - like at 9:30 every day you do an art project, after lunch you go for a walk, before bed you read for 20 minutes, every Tuesday you go to the library for story hour (yet another way to meet other moms), every Friday to the mall to see the fountain, get a membership to a small local zoo and go every Wednesday etc. Give her something to look forward to, spend more time interacting and challenging her mind, and you'll probably see a change. :)
2007-05-03 20:03:17 · answer #2 · answered by Erin 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing the stimulation of social interaction is becoming more important to her. Have you tried any DVD's for her age? Sometimes that's a new and exciting activity for home. I wouldn't think more daycare is the solution... maybe I'm off target, but I thought daycare was for when you had to be at work and couldn't be with your kids, like a 'no choice' situation. I hate having to leave my kids in daycare while I work. And they miss me too. But it's part of our need for a two-income life. I sure could use that daycare money!
2007-05-03 20:05:40 · answer #3 · answered by nursemom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never put any of my kids in daycare. They weren't bored at home.
We finger paint, play with clay, make collages, play board games, play soccer, go to the beach, go to the farmers market, walk the dogs, have playdates, eat lunch with the grandparents, go to indoor playgrounds, have picnics, see who can spit watermelon seeds the farthest, bake cupcakes, watch DVD's, read books, play dress up, feed the ducks at the park, ride bikes, blow bubbles, play with sidewalk chalk, play catch, jump rope, throw the frisbee, help mommy wash the car...
I can't think of a time where I thought my kids were bored and I needed to have someone else take them off my hands.
I think you need to learn how to interact with her more. Get down on the floor and put together puzzles. Take her to the park. Join a Mommy Group and schedule play dates. Get more involved and keep her busy.
GoCityKids.com is a great way to find out what's going on around your town. It's a good start.
2007-05-03 20:11:31 · answer #4 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you just putting her in day care just to get out of the house or do work which you didn't say. Cause if your not working then why pay that money. Have tried to take her out like parks,walks going to the mall and maybe signing her up in some kind of play group activity
2007-05-03 20:01:30 · answer #5 · answered by Adrianne R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally don't think you should send you kid to daycare more than you have to do so. I wouldn't want other people spending more time with my kid than me.
Play with your daughter, engage in her games -- invite some kids her age over so that they can play together, take her to the park -- are you able to take her to your parents house? I remember "visiting Grandma" to be a major highlight for me growing up. Involve her activites like dancing lessons or gymnastics...swimming, etc. Get fun, creative games and activites for her like colored clay, paiting, doll houses, etc.
2007-05-03 20:03:40 · answer #6 · answered by Amber W 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When they can write their own check to cover the costs....
...then they're ready for daycare.
2007-05-03 19:55:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard anyone say that before.
2007-05-03 19:54:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋