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Can anyone advise me how I can help my DD (age 2yrs 6m) ?

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josben · 20/01/2009 22:30

DD rarely sits down, she will only watch TV for 10 seconds max, she will look at a couple of favourite books with me (at bedtimes only) and she hardly ever spends a substantial amount of time playing with a toy. She basically has zero attention span. Maybe this is normal for some 2 1/2 year olds but for me it seems a bit unusual.

DD has started pre-school 3 mornings a week and the ladies there says she sort of mooches about, she never sits down and paints or does sticking etc... I also never see her play with any other children.

Her 2 older DS's were much calmer toddlers and were very different to her. Although I partly put down how she is to a busy and 'rough and tumble' home life with her brothers. We also have had a few problems with aggressive behaviour from her, she has bitten, pinched and pulled hair - mainly to family members and I think (hope) that shes come out of that 'phase'.

I've got an appt with a speech therapist in a couple of weeks as her speech does seem a bit delayed and is quite difficult to understand what she does say.

I think i'm quite a laid back mum but these things are worrying me a bit - anyone had similar experiences?

Can I also add that DD is the most loving little girl - she is very friendly and will go up to anyone and say hi and is so cuddley, she is also very caring of her brothers.
Sorry for rambling and thanks if you've stayed with this post this far!

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whomovedmychocolate · 20/01/2009 22:34

My daughter is a few months younger and will happily sit for an hour and draw but that is stunningly unusual. Her friends are all about the same as your DD - they tear around destroying things - this is the nature of the average toddler.

It's possible that she's bored and wants to learn more - have you tried introducing playing instruments or perhaps reading to engage her?

But I wouldn't worry too much, at least she won't be a lazy git toddler who is glued to the seat in front of the TV all week!

Pannacotta · 20/01/2009 22:41

DS1 was a bit like this at this age, he had pretty much zero attention span too.
He is now 4 and will happily sit and read a book/watch TV/play with his train set etc etc.

Does she like a warm relaxing bath before bed? It's often a good way to introduce soem calm.

Keep up with the reading, try and read to her at other times, is good for her concentration and also for relaxation.

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