My toddler has entered the "why" stage. It's been going on for a few months now and I'm running out of answers for him! I try to avoid the dreaded why by answering his question before he asks it. When he asks what I'm doing I say something along the lines of "I'm putting the wash in the dryer so we can have dry clothes." But it's always followed with "why?". Goodness! I didn't want to be one of those that always went with the phrase "because I said so" but I find myself starting to use it! Just a funny phase toddlers go through.
I intentionally don't answer before they ask, because I know they'll still ask and then I'll need a follow-up answer! LOL
Oh, and beware... just when you think the why stage is over, it comes back. They go through it at various ages. But remember, it's a GOOD thing. They are learning! :)
Oh yeah :). Kid sthis age are just hungry for knowledge. So, to help, perhaps give him tons of books about science, etc. Help him learn tons of stuff that's interesting :).
Yep I'm definitely going to have to stop answering questions first because the why is always there either way! Even though it gets a little tedious at times I am glad he's asking questions like you said it's a good thing. Shows he's developing the way he should be too.
Quoting RobynS:I intentionally don't answer before they ask, because I know they'll still ask and then I'll need a follow-up answer! LOL
Oh, and beware... just when you think the why stage is over, it comes back. They go through it at various ages. But remember, it's a GOOD thing. They are learning! :)
My guy is going to be three in a couple months. Maybe the repeating is just your sons way of absorbing things and learning?
Quoting destiny2nv:
Its better then what I'm dealing with. Ds 3 is repeating himself over and ovet and over. It makes me feel bad! Like I Don t talk to him enough, but I know I do. How old is your LO?
That's a great idea! Like most boys he loves things like dinosaurs, cars, airplanes, stuff like that. I'm sure he'd love books on those things!
Quoting corrinacs:Oh yeah :). Kid sthis age are just hungry for knowledge. So, to help, perhaps give him tons of books about science, etc. Help him learn tons of stuff that's interesting :).
When did your LO get their first crush?
Body parts
- kaves
on Feb. 21, 2013 at 12:13 PM