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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a new SAHM with a 4YO and 5 month old and am working through the logistics of day-to-day. Especially around play with my 4YO. When my son was in daycare, it was never a big deal but now that we're spending so much more time together (when he's not in school), two questions for you.

How much do you play with your kid on a daily basis? I try to "play-in" with him a couple times a day. But it's never enough. If he had his preference we would play one-on-one all day long. But, at the end of the day, it doesn't matter if I play with him for 5 minutes or 5 hours...neither is enough. He just wants more, more, more. And, all he wants to play is Legos. All. Day. Long. And I HATE playing with Legos. (If I'm being honest though, I don't really enjoy playing with him. I hate even admitting that out-loud but surely I'm not the only one?!)

Also, how much do you direct your child's play? I know at school and in daycares, it's pretty directed (i.e., you'll play with this box of toys now, now you'll do an art project, etc.) and then there are periods of free play. Should I be following this format at home (more structured) or is free play/play with whatever you want whenever you want okay? [/quote]

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