Does anyone have any suggestions for how I can help my 6 year old son?
When he's at home, he's constantly what my mum would call "mopey" - no interest in doing anything, gets grumpy easily, no energy. He won't play by himself at all and if I set something up for him to do with me, he'll play for a little while, but does the minimum - for example if I setup painting and join in, he'll do one painting.
He sleeps well, so shouldn't be tired, but acts like he's on,y two hours sleep.
He's an only child (his sister was stillborn when he was three, and we won't be trying again) and no cousins either so it's either play with us or play on his own.
When I take him to school, he's much more energetic and happy, so it seems to just be at home. Also, if I can get him out of the house to a park he's happier, but he always hates the idea of going out.
It's got to the point where I will plan ideas of things to do, but it's taking longer for me to have ideas, set things up and put things away than he actually spends playing.