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[quote=Anonymous]OP - I agree with what others are suggesting - this is a tough gig for your AP to keep the two kids entertained.

How about signing the 10 month old up for a class or two to have a destination and activity each day?

For the four year old, maybe try to create a little bonding space where its just the two of them?  Like take the 10 month old for one day so they have time to do something on HIS schedule?  I wonder if there is some dynamic where he (understandably) feels a little jealous of the baby?

You have good suggestions above re: a detailed schedule.  If you add some classes/schedule activities you will feel better that kids are getting stimulation...

One thing that has worked for us is our Gym has classes and we have been able to figure out a schedule where the AP can take the little one to the baby pool or some other activity while the older one is in the class.  This might be an idea?

Also, I would focus on the activities/bonding more than the cleaning up - once things are going better with the kids, you can tackle the cleaning up.  One trick could be to ask her to have the 4 yo clean up his own toys - she can "teach" him how to do this which is a good idea anyway :-)

Good luck![/quote]

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