Comments on: Do Something Different

By: How NOT To Stifle Your Kids’ Creativity by Littlemummy.Com

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:29:11 +0000

[...] We all like to focus on the things we are good at, but trying new things is important. Rotate the toys, visit a different park, take a different route, there are opportunites to learn in every new experience. [...]

By: skeet

skeet — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 07:57:46 +0000

Sounds like you’re enjoying the change a much as Erin is. Mixing it up from time to time is a good way to keep little ones interested and curious, and makes for fun times all around.

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By: kailani

kailani — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 09:01:45 +0000

Variety is very important for kids. It does wonders for your mood, too!

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By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 22:01:48 +0000

good idea!

By: Clipgator

Clipgator — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:03:24 +0000

I totally agree that you need to “mix it up” once in a while – need to keep the little ones on their toes!

When my son loses interest in a toy, I toss it into a large storage box (with lid) that sits in his play room. Every now and then, I open up the box and we go through its contents together. It’s one of the ways that I try to break the monotony – my son “rediscovers” his toys and finds different ways to play with the same old toy.

Before we know it, the old stacking cups are being used to set up an obstacle course for the Hot Wheels and the blocks from the shape sorter is being pressed into Playdoh to make neat shapes…and we are using the old toys to “do something different!”

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 23:20:48 +0000

That’s good advice, my problem is that I tend to forget to play with the kids entirely.

I’m usually so busy taking care of them, nuturing, whatever, that I forget to just play with them. Luckily that’s my husband’s talent and he makes up where I’m suffering. I do read though to them and take comfort in that.