My 4 year old DD has suddenly started constructing elaborate stories about a toy she has and at the moment will constantly interrupt me when I'm talking with other adults and interject with a nonsense story about the antics of this toy.
It seems to happen as a response to her not getting my attention -- we were recently on holiday with my much older brother who I don't see often and more or less every time he spoke to me she would interrupt with a comment about what this toy had done.
Initially I wasn't worried about it but it seems to have spiralled a bit and frankly is very irritating now. She is starting school next week and I'm slightly worried she will go on at length about this toy with other children who will be far less tolerant.
If its relevant, her father and I separated a few months ago. Generally she has taken this reasonably well and her father is still a big part of her life, but I can't help wondering if its connected.
Should I address this head on and gently ask her not to keep talking about this or should I just let it run its course?
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Imaginary friend-type scenario involving a toy
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newnamesamegame · 03/09/2015 02:33
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