Things to do with my 2 1/2 year old

Have you looked into other activites? During the week libraries have reading hour, Barnes & Noble has activites for kids, or take her to a fast food place with a play ground (she doesn't have to eat the food, just buy 2 drinks and let her play with the other kids). If you go to the library, ask about other activites for kids. They may only have one or tow a week, but should have flyers for other free things to do with kids. If you think she is capable, you can buy her a computer game for her age range to give her a good head start. It would keep her occupied while you can get other things done and she would be learning.

I also have a 2-year old child and we usually stay at home since I also have a 5-month old. My 2-year old doesn't seem to get bored with her videos and toys, even when I leave her alone to play to tend to my infant. Lately, she just recently found clay interesting, so we bought her a few canisters of it, along with some molders. She plays with it along with her cooking set (making spaghetti with the clay, etc). She also has a bike which she uses when she gets bored with her clay and cooking set, but eventually, the clay and cooking will get her attention again. Sometimes, she reads books, works on coloring books, or just dancing around in the room or running around the room chasing me. How about trying to join a playgroup or playschool? She also has a box full of toys, so if she gets bored with one toy, I'd ask her to pick what she wants to play with, and if I can, I play with her with her choice of toy. Make playing interesting and educational by adding learning stuff while playing, like what color is this plate, what is this called, how many spoons are you holding, etc.

get to know other mothers, invite them and their children around, join a playgroup, go to the park, be friendly towards others you see there.

When my firstborn was 2 we lived in a really rural area and I didn't know anyone. She was very smart, very short-tempered, and got bored easily. I checked out books from our local library on children's activities and learned how to make home-made playdoh, edible clay (peanut butter dough), homemade fingerpaints, etc. She loved to make crafts with me. I kept art supplies in stock and she learned how to cut with safety scissors, use glue, etc. Also, I kept little sponges and squirt bottles (with water) around, and she would "help" me clean, which she liked to do. Basically, I tried to include her in as many activities as I could. We also went to our local library and particpated in the weekly story time where she was able to interact with other kids. Hang in there! Only 7 months until preschool...

Why dont you look for a nursery school class for her for like two mornings a week? She could have fun with other kids and maybe learn some new things too/

Take her to a nearby park and let her play with the other children. Not only can you then sit and relax (most of the time) but your daughter will then begin socializing, however much babies can, and it will help her develop speech.

Ask around... There may be a play group in your area... Offer to babysit for someone. Yes, you will have another child to contend with, but if they get along they will be better occupied and play together and maybe you can get something done. Good luck!

You could go to a nearby discount store and pick up activity books along with some puzzles and coloring book and crayons.

Check out the toddlers busy book, or if that one is too young there is also a preschoolers busy book. There is tons of ideas for all different kinds of play. Those books were my lifesavers sometimes when I worked in a daycare. Good luck!

if u have ur inlaws or ur parents around then she can have some quality time with them

I would suggest try to find out her interest or whether she is keen on doing any other things..such as drawing ,or any other sport such as swimming,gymnasium,, also make her interact with local kids by visitng ur realtives..else she would feel ,she is different ,make her feel is among the same kids,else she would feel lonely,.....jsut try to be interacting with her ... and keep ehr lively,,,,or see if she ahs an liking for particualr sport ...or any otehr interests....

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WOW I know where you are coming from mine are 28,18,and 2 1/2 she is the same,I have just gotten her a leapster and she loves that as well as books, and educational coloring books . The park is also our highlight. If your yard is fenced try getting some swings and slides maybe even a sand box I have all of the above and she loves those. But I also have 3 grandkids that come over on week ends so she does have playmates then I have another suggestion have anohter child or adopt one . Have Fun

if you are paying attention to her that's good and although she doesn't give you much alone time to do what you say you have to do ,This time with you is more important then you think.You say in 7 months she will be off to join some program to be with other kids and that's fine but really this time with her is very valuable and soon other people will be influencing her.I would spend this time just being together ,cooking and not just watching tv but talking about what's on together.I realize that there has been a time gap with you for having another child and you aren't use to the confines of this young child,but you will see that she will flourish having an older mom and you will learn to be more patient and together the two of you will become such good friends.Try to just be with her and sometimes just lay with her because really the time will pass and this time now can create a bond that you will need when she becomes a teenager and you are a little older and less accomodating,so suck up now to her and shoe her love and patience for time will pass and she will be going out into a world that could if you let it influence her more than you.

2 year olds do not really interact with eachother. they play besiide eachother. Your little girl is beginning to get to the stage where she will want to play. You could take her to the park to interact with other children, or arrange "playdates" with other peo;le you know. going to church is a good way to meet people with kids. Usually there is a nursery or a class for the children, so she could play there. As for getting your own things done, try to involve her in what you are doing. get her a little broom so she can help you sweep the floor. Show her how to fold wash cloths. There are a lot of things kids can do to "help" mommy. It may take you longer in the long run, but you will have had time with her AND got some work done!

mylittle one will be 2 february 8th and im a stay at home mom, i also have another one on the way for july 13th :-). anyway i know what you mean about the traffic i have the same pronlem here living off a highway and im not good with heavy trafic. my daughter and i started practicing the abc's and 123's like the week she came home, i always sang them to her, she can count to ten on her own and say her abc's we are now working on 11 to 20 numbers. i found that big books with numbers and letters are great for learning and fun, i also buy the flash cards for her she loves them. and she loves to color, she does try to eat the crayons but i sit with her and she has a ball. we ;so do dance she loves music. i found that these things keep her stimulated as well as teach her. also what about play dates? do you know any other moms or dads with young children, you can invite them over for an hour or so a day? good luck i know its not easy

my son was a ton of fun at 2 1/2.Only child so he learned how to entertain himself.Toys,Toys,Toys,healthy snacks.and if he sat in front of the tv.It was educational vidios,animals,music,science,and documenteries.I loved that time.and if he was being dificult that day then there was always the childerens tylonol cold medicine to knock his little butt out for a while....Opp's did I say that?lol.If the weather was good, a trip to the park was golden and wore him out.

Try joining a mothers' group. They have free play groups. Also follow the other myloters' suggestions. We are a smart group.

maybe you could take her out for a walk most days or go to a resource centre to learn and read books, also how about taking your daughter to a mother and toddler group where she can meet other children and play with them, i go there with my little one and she loves it, or how about a museum just for a look around or go window shopping, i do most of them things and it kills a bit of time while im out! hope this helps. :O)

try to get frinds OF HER AGE ANG ASK HER TO PLAY WITH THEM.. u can make her learn lot of things..... u can act lik many charectors any make her happy,take hr to a cartoon movie