Comments on: What an Introverted Mom Really Needs

By: Tampa Mommy

Tampa Mommy — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 14:55:56 +0000

I’m an extreme introvert, but I’d never dream of leaving my babies alone before they decide to play alone on their own. If you need a break, that’s understandable, but don’t make ignoring your kids a scheduled part of your day. My babies are 3 and 6 now, and I never left them alone, ever, and they play alone just fine now. Remember, the more time and energy you invest now, the greater the payoff will be later. Your children are your greatest gifts and worth the time and energy they take. Don’t miss out.

By: Annie Liss

Annie Liss — Tue, 17 May 2016 11:36:42 +0000

Thank you so much! When both of our kids were born we were living with the grandparents. I felt judged if I left my kids alone at all, while knowing that it would be good for them to learn it is safe and fun to play alone. However, in the 3 years of struggling with Mommy Guilt I guess I left it completely behind. Now that we have our own place I have been putting the kids in the same room as me to play 98% of the time. I need to take care of myself to be the best mom I can be! Thank you for this reminder. My husband had already started giving our toddler some alone time, and I was uncomfortable with it, but now I am going to make it a part of our day!

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 07:01:13 +0000

In reply to Ashley Richerson. It can be hard, but it can be done. If your kids aren't napping still, at least one of them, it poses more difficulties to establishing that independent play time. I know it's hard for my twins to have time apart from each other. I pretty much can't keep them apart! So, we have just given them quiet activities to do together or side-by-side during their siblings nap times. It works pretty well.

By: Ashley Richerson

Ashley Richerson — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 00:46:54 +0000

This would be great except my kids are 2&4 and they won’t stay away from each other

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 03:10:06 +0000

In reply to Sadia. Ha. Much less stressful! But, I am glad to see another from this side! Keep up all you do Sadia!

By: Sadia

Sadia — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 03:07:03 +0000

You make such a great point. Too many in our kids’ generation simply don’t know how to play without adult guidance, and we’re crippling them! Thank so much for linking with the me-time theme week linkup. What’s it link to be on this side of a theme week?!

By: Emma Witham

Emma Witham — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 03:01:40 +0000

Thank you. I feel a little guilty when i don’t play with my kids when they are home. I am an early childhood teacher, so people think i just play with kids all the time, including home. Actually, i’m really good at setting up play spaces and allowing them the freedom to create, explore, play. I have a 4yr old, an 8yr old and a 10yr old. They all amuse themselves daily. Are highly imaginative and i get to have some introvert time (which i need to spend more wisely!!). Thank you for normalising this. Emma

By: Chelsea @ Life With My Littles

Chelsea @ Life With My Littles — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 20:58:35 +0000

This is so smart! My toddler son is good at independent play, but our 10-month-old daughter is definitely not. I want to start doing this now!