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My child wants to show me everything

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Floopyandtired · 07/08/2021 13:08

It’s exhausting. My 3.9 year old wants me to look at literally every single thing he has/does etc. Before he eats every mouthful of food he holds it up and says “mummy look” before putting it on his mouth. If we’re building blocks every time he picks a block up he says “mummy look” and I have to acknowledge it before he puts the block on the tower. I honestly think he says “mummy look” over a thousand times a day. It’s relentless. I have a 9 week old and I’m sure that’s a contributing factor, but how can I respond kindly without encouraging him to keep doing it? After the 80th spoon of cereal I’m shown I do say “mummy doesn’t need to see every spoonful, you’re eating really nicely, keep going.” Etc. But he doesn’t stop. If I potter around and tidy up while he’s eating or playing he seeks me out to show me everything. Please tell me this ends! God I sound awful.

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Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
ApolloandDaphne · 07/08/2021 18:19

Teddy watcher is a genius idea!

MrsTerryPratchett · 07/08/2021 18:20

'Looking at me' is 90% of parenting.

Oblomov21 · 07/08/2021 18:29

You can just tell him that you don't need to look at everything. Nip this in the bud now.

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