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[quote=Anonymous]DD is 2.5. At home there is DH, my father (whom DD adores) and me. She doesnt have siblings and that is probably not in the cards for us. She is used to having 3 loving adults ready to play with her. During the week she goes to preschool M-F in the mornings.  Over this past 3-day weekend I realized she is basically unable to play unless someone is engaging with her and it can be exhausting.

She is perfectly happy cruising around the house with DH and me while we do simple chores. For example DD loves going downstairs to do the laundry and she will sit with me while I fold clothes or make beds, etc. If I let her watch TV she will zone out and watch intently but I limit that to a small amount of time at the end of the day. Otherwise if she is at home she wants someone to play with her and often jumps from toy to toy every few minutes.

I recognize this is probably developmentally appropriate. I am just curious to know how other kids around DD's age behave and how to foster her ability to amuse herself. Right now we defin cant leave her in a room with some of her toys; she will cry and go find us. We also cannot sit in a room with her on a laptop or phone while DD plays; she will want to come press the buttons or ask for a show.   [/quote]

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