rachelle
17-06-2009, 05:47 PM
I only have 2 on my books at the moment - a 5 month old and a 20 month old. 5 month old is on holiday and 20 month old does 2 afternoons a week, 3 hours each time - part of which is school run.
I always feel like I don't give her enough attention - not sure why! Today she made a father's day card with me and then chose to draw and then wanted to play in the garden. We did a puzzle together and some singing with instruments etc. Obviously I talk to her and try to extend things as appropriate but I don't want to be too intense when it is just her and me. I can't help feeling guilty though if I sit and observe her or if she is happily free playing by herself. But neither do I want her to feel smothered or talked at all the time!
Does the balance sound about right? I had another child the same age last week (emergency cover) and it felt as if things were less pressured for all of us!
I always feel like I don't give her enough attention - not sure why! Today she made a father's day card with me and then chose to draw and then wanted to play in the garden. We did a puzzle together and some singing with instruments etc. Obviously I talk to her and try to extend things as appropriate but I don't want to be too intense when it is just her and me. I can't help feeling guilty though if I sit and observe her or if she is happily free playing by herself. But neither do I want her to feel smothered or talked at all the time!
Does the balance sound about right? I had another child the same age last week (emergency cover) and it felt as if things were less pressured for all of us!