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Single Child--how Do You Keep Occupied?
A.M.
asks from Minneapolis
I'm a very greatful, very happy older mom of one child, a daugher who is 7. My hours are flexible so I'm often home with her. I try to organize playdates (and I'm t...
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See all- Well, right now my DD is making up an elaborate story with her toys and mostly orbiting me. If you can afford a cheap camera that takes video, you might encourage her...
- by not occupying her. so she lies on the floor and looks sad. that's not your problem. no child can learn how to occupy herself if her parents don't leave her alone...
- not to be obvious, but you don't mention how long she will play by herself. my son (single, 6 1/2) is pretty adept at it. i'm sure you don't need to be told, that's o...