First, she never let go my hand, now she plays with her toys most of the day. While I am cooking or eating or watching tv, she is playing with her toys and exploring around the house. She would come to me occassionally with a book so I can read it to her, or just smile at me while playing far away. Is this healthy? I mean, will she develop fine? I hope i am not ignoring her or something. :-( We do have playdates every tuesday and go out for walks everyday as well. Why am i freaking out.......help.
2007-05-14 05:25:48 · 20 answers · asked by saint 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
It's fine. She's independent and confident in the fact that you are near to her. As long as you are reading to her when she wants, taking her on outings and snuggling with her when she needs comfort and at bed-time, she'll be fine. You sound like a very good Mom! Some Mom's don't even take their kids out for walks and just sit them in front of the TV all day and I've had friends who would just send their toddlers away when they wanted a book read to them. Keep up the good work!
2007-05-14 05:31:26 · answer #1 · answered by nimo22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are freaking out because you feel your little girl is not needing your attention as much as she used to, this is fine, I loved it when my son began to play on his own like that after I while I found I had time to get some things done but when you have a minute sit and play with her or if she comes to you to read a book take time to stop what your doing and read it to her, it is healthy for children to learn to play on their own, she knows your there she is just learning independence. Enjoy it!!
2007-05-14 05:31:24 · answer #2 · answered by Silvereagle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Daughter is fine. She's becoming independent. It's absolutely normal. Children her age have a short attention span and need free play. As she gets older she will seek more interaction with others during play but for now she's exploring on her own. Enjoy it.
2007-05-14 05:32:32 · answer #3 · answered by pipsqueekers9900 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is perfectly ok for her to play by herself. If you don't let her do this, can you imagine what is going to happen in a few years when she is in school. She will never leave you. Just make sure you are within sight or hearing to supervise her. Once old enough, get her into preschool to learn social skills. But for now you are doing fine. Read with her. Play with her. But let her explore her world by herself too.
2007-05-14 05:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by docbrownis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your worried because she plays on her own??? for real? That's usually the age where they exploring and finding new things around the house to play with or get into. Be glad she's secure enough to feel ok when your not around or right beside her all the time.
2007-05-14 07:09:53 · answer #5 · answered by adrianne M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats actually great that she can entertain herself. She is showing signs of being independant..she will come to you if she needs you. Yes, very healthy, she sounds like a happy little girl that is interested in her enviroment. Just keep an eye on her, she will try to figure out everything by pulling it on top of her, sticking it in her mouth..all that fun stuff. There is a really great show called Baby Human, it goes through the development stages of babies, it is on the health channel, they probably have a website. Its really interesting to see when babies start to figure things out.
2007-05-14 05:31:44 · answer #6 · answered by Skylers Mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to say I am a pretty lucky dad. I have 16 month old twin daughters. I do many of the same things you are referring to when I'm on duty in the evenings. My kids seem pretty well adjusted. It is important to note that the more opportunities your kids have to play around others, the more socially active they will likely be.
2007-05-18 04:53:36 · answer #7 · answered by i_want_a_hemi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything is fine. She just has some independency, which is good. It's kind of hard for us moms to accept it as normal too. We feel they grow up too fast and they don't need us, but they will and always do need us :)
As long as do speed some time with her, your are doing good. And it sounds like you a doing more than most moms, planning play dates and walks....GOOD JOB!
2007-05-14 05:33:32 · answer #8 · answered by mariposa6009 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free play is good for her, but you need to engage her also. Talk to her even if she is playing while you are cooking. Play with her - roll a ball, play with her toys. She will learn lots from watching you.
2007-05-14 05:30:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as she's not in any danger, playing by herself is fine. It helps foster independance in children. You can always join her on the floor, if you feel you want a little interraction with her...but it sounds pretty normal to me.
2007-05-14 06:07:16 · answer #10 · answered by kittynala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋