My very happy, content, bubbly 2.5y.o. daughter has a great imagination and is always playing games with her toys - she makes them talk and play and have adventures etc. (very funny to watch!) Lately she has lots of games where her toys are crying and inconsolable. Sometimes it is Cinderella crying because she can't go to the ball, and sometimes the toys are just sad. i can't really get a reason out of her. She also makes me draw sad, frowny faces whenever we are drawing.
Our daughter rarely cries, herself, because she is sad. Only if she is cross because we won't let her have/do something (typical toddler!) She doesn't have irrational fears, night terrors, hasn't had any major changes in her life, and she has a mum and dad who love her heaps, and give her loads of love and attention.
Any advice? Does she have some deep-seated sorrow that she just can't express? Or is it just a silly phase that she is going through while she comes to terms with her different emotions.
2007-09-23 18:45:53 · 4 answers · asked by jess b 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter too. I would guess that she likes thinking her toys are crying and then she gets to console them and make them better just like mommy takes care of her when she gets hurt or upset. Toddlers are funny. Try and ask her when you can and see what she says. It's amazing how at this age they are able to tell us a bit more than they were just a few months ago. Every day my daughter is putting 2 and 2 together faster and faster. I really have to be careful what I do or say or she'll copy me. I think she's fine.
2007-09-23 18:52:12 · answer #1 · answered by Precious 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You know it wouldn't hurt if you called a child development center like one at a university and discuss your concerns and ask for a referral or appointment for your girl to be observed and interviewed. Play is an outlet for feelings and emotions so they would be able to give you some guidance. Your school district will have early education specialist who can assist you. Best of luck to you and your daughter.
2007-09-23 18:55:04 · answer #2 · answered by whrldpz 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i think its just a phase and you have nothing to worry about
2007-09-23 18:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by Justin C 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it could be a phase...or something could be upsetting her ..and thats how she expresses it... if it doesnt pass.. you might want to do something...
2007-09-23 18:53:07 · answer #4 · answered by hello =D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋