what can I do to make my child less 'demanding'?

[notmoreironing]

I was told today that my two and a half year old is quite 'demanding' by one of her carers at nursery. It seemed this was a negative statement. She is my PFB but I thought, the same as most others her age. She is full of energy, loving, chatty, stroppy, inquisitive, stubborn as a mule, and determined. She doesn't like to be told 'no' ,although she hears it plenty at home! She loves running, jumping, climbing, reading, puzzles, imaginative play, colouring. I thought she was a normal two year old.
Maybe I give her too much attention? I work 5 days a week so only see her for a few hours a day and at weekends, so I don't suppose so.

Any ideas how I can make her less demanding, please?

Sounds exactly like my 2.7 year old DS1 - and yes, I describe him as 'demanding' but in a nice way iyswim.

Some children sit and play quietly - my DS1 does not. It doesn't make him a 'bad' child and it is just part of his personality and makes him who he is.

Not sure the nursery should be making an issue out of it - am sure your DD is not the first child they have come across like this....my DS1's nursery have certainly never commented on it.

It was mentioned in passing but I am feeling a bit low at the moment and it made me wonder if it was something we are / aren't doing. She can sit quietly and play but she loves people watching her do something clever 'watch me' when she is climbing, or 'come and see' when she has done a jigsaw or some colouring etc.

thanks for not making me feel I have a trouble maker on my hands, ceebee!

Sounds fine to me! Don't change her.
Try not to get too caught up in the label given by one person. It sounds like you know your child very well and you know that she is capable of being many different things, including 'demanding'. All children can be 'demanding' in their own way, they can also be independent, helpful and giving. Maybe you could say that in response next time.
It's so difficult when you work fulltime. It's easy to let people make you think you don't know your child well because you're not spending 24 hours a day with them (at least that's how I felt occasionally). You're her Mum and you know her best. Keep doing what you're doing.

Thanks shylily. You're right and I'll store that response!