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 Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:38 am
It seems I only ever post in this Guild whenever I have a problem! I really need to fix that...
Anyway, Samuel turned one a week ago. He's no longer crawling, but a master at walking and climbing. He doesn't talk, save for grunts which I'm slowly learning as I go along.
My issues are with playtime. I have been spending less time online and more time playing with him, hoping to encourage him to learn and grow and generally just have fun. This experience isn't fun for me.
What happens is that I can sit on the floor with him, for example, with a ball. I will play with the ball with him, rolling it back and forth, playing 'catch', etc etc. But he just cries at me and climbs into my lap. This happens with almost all games we play. I just don't know what is wrong with him. He's very clingy and cuddly at home, and get playful and independant in public/when with others.
What games can I play with him that might encourage him to actually play instead of just sitting huddled up in my lap?
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Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 2:58 pm
I can't really help in the games department, since my son is only 5 months old and isn't nearly as active as yours must be. I do have an idea that might help, though.
Maybe you could search for some kind of play group, or maybe organize play dates for him, since he's more playful in public? Maybe there you can pick up on some activities the two of you can do at home... and he'll realize he can have fun with no one else around?
Just a suggestion..
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Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:04 pm
You think maybe he's picking up you don't find it fun? If he can't see you having fun and happy, he may not know what else to do.
I second the playdate idea. Or even invite a friend over with a child. At the very least, it can be an environment where he feels more independant and even get to get some adult interaction! How about something you like you can involve him with? I like to go for walks, so I'd take my kids out. They also like to play on the computer. My youngest is the reverse, he gets nervous and clingy anytime we're out of the house. Sometimes to get them going, we'll sit down and watch a show together, then go from there. Although I will admit doing the Blue Clues dance over and over can wear you down!
If you're worried about speech, I highly recommend signing with him. It doesn't have to be full out ASL, but it's helped understand my youngest and that age is perfect for it. I stick to mainly needs based myself.
He sounds like a normal kid, it just takes some working around! And haoppy belated birthday to him!
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