mia1181
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Hey Mommies,
DD is in a really tough phase. She is constantly trying to do things that she is not physically capable of doing and having tantrums from the frustration. She has a good amount of age appropriate toys, and I rotate them periodically to prevent boredom, but she seems to be more interested in seeking out new challenges. Sounds great except for the constant tantrums. For example, she like to get cups or containers with lids and put them on and take them off again. Very typical for her age, BUT most of the time she has two pieces that don't fit and has meltdowns if it's not working. Or she will find a container with a lid that is very very hard to get on/off. I taught her to say "help" when she needs it and she is great with that, but I think we need some activities that will keep her busy when I can't be there to help her (cooking dinner, etc.).
Here are the things I've done so far:
-Making homemade, simple toys to occupy her (pushing pom-poms through a hole in a container, a jar with wooden letters to put in/take out). These have been helpful but I think we need more activities/ideas.
-Putting up/hiding major causes of meltdowns (i.e. shape sorter). But she still seeks out other items around the house. Yesterday she brought me a small folded pamphlet that came with one of her toys and kept asking for help, and I had no idea what she needed!
-Simplifying some of her toys (e.g. only giving her 2 pieces with a puzzle so she doesn't get confused on which piece goes where).
Now I think we need some more activities that will keep her busy when I can't be there to help. I baby proof to the minimum and don't mind her exploring my home and playing with things like measuring cups. But if she keeps bringing me two measuring cups expecting them to somehow attach to each other, I am going to lose my mind!
Does anyone have any recommendations for some simple toys that will keep her occupied for a little bit? Any really simple puzzles? What are your toddlers loving?
DD is in a really tough phase. She is constantly trying to do things that she is not physically capable of doing and having tantrums from the frustration. She has a good amount of age appropriate toys, and I rotate them periodically to prevent boredom, but she seems to be more interested in seeking out new challenges. Sounds great except for the constant tantrums. For example, she like to get cups or containers with lids and put them on and take them off again. Very typical for her age, BUT most of the time she has two pieces that don't fit and has meltdowns if it's not working. Or she will find a container with a lid that is very very hard to get on/off. I taught her to say "help" when she needs it and she is great with that, but I think we need some activities that will keep her busy when I can't be there to help her (cooking dinner, etc.).
Here are the things I've done so far:
-Making homemade, simple toys to occupy her (pushing pom-poms through a hole in a container, a jar with wooden letters to put in/take out). These have been helpful but I think we need more activities/ideas.
-Putting up/hiding major causes of meltdowns (i.e. shape sorter). But she still seeks out other items around the house. Yesterday she brought me a small folded pamphlet that came with one of her toys and kept asking for help, and I had no idea what she needed!
-Simplifying some of her toys (e.g. only giving her 2 pieces with a puzzle so she doesn't get confused on which piece goes where).
Now I think we need some more activities that will keep her busy when I can't be there to help. I baby proof to the minimum and don't mind her exploring my home and playing with things like measuring cups. But if she keeps bringing me two measuring cups expecting them to somehow attach to each other, I am going to lose my mind!
Does anyone have any recommendations for some simple toys that will keep her occupied for a little bit? Any really simple puzzles? What are your toddlers loving?
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