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Time to listen – challenge yourself to sit back and only help when your toddler asks

What you need 

  • A selection of toys your toddler can get without help 

What to try   

  • Make sure your toddler can reach a selection of toys to use while they play.
  • Find a comfortable space close to where your toddler is playing, and sit back, watch and listen as they play.  
  • Show your toddler you’re interested in what they are doing by smiling or making a comment, but resist the urge to get involved or make a suggestion unless they ask for help.  
  • If they do ask for help, try not to give an answer straight away, instead make a comment or ask a question to help them think.  
  • This could be something like, “The tower is looking wobbly now.” or “I wonder how you could make it steady?”