https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:31:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034781 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 22:46:34 +0000 fancyfunction 2034781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She does but I get nervous when she runs in circles through the kitchen, dining and living rooms. I'm not so worried when we're in her room contained - then she likes to hide and have me chase her ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034765 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 22:29:08 +0000 Astro Bee 2034765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sarac: I'm sorry to hear that. It must have been a difficult way to grow up. My dad encouraged me in everything I did - he was the one to teach me and my little brother to play baseball and ice hockey, and we also spent lots of time "helping" him fix things around the house. As I said, my mom just wanted me to wear dresses and be a lady - whatever that means. Consequently, I have a much better relationship with my dad. </p> <p>But not everyone was so accepting, i.e. my hockey coaches, which included my mom's brother. I felt a lot of anger and resentment towards them for almost 20 yrs, and it took a lot to get over that. Now in my 30s, I still play, whereas, many of my male teammates frol back then do not! Anyway, because of all of this, I feel very strongly in encouraging all kids to run, be active, and play sports. Just a little worried about the running on slippery floors, </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034750 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 22:17:16 +0000 ALV91711 2034750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At not quite 2 he is allowed to run all he wants. As @blackbird said, how would you stop them? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034734 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 22:05:08 +0000 sarac 2034734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Astro Bee: No, it was because they were chronically ill, overwhelmed, and stressed out by the demands of an active child. I do suspect that they would have seen a boy's energy as more 'natural' and more deserving of an outlet, but since I was a girl, they felt fine just telling me to stop, period. </p> <p>Clearly, I'm pretty angry about this. I totally understand not letting a child run around where they're going to fall, or near stairs, or whatever. But I do think that girls are disproportionately not allowed to run around and be active, and I think it really, really sucks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034707 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 21:48:26 +0000 Astro Bee 2034707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sarac: Was it because of your gender that they didn't want you to run or be boisterous? When I was a little girl, my mom would admonish me to "be a lady," but I rebelled by becoming a big tom boy, hanging out with the neighbourhood boys (the only other girl in my area moved away), and playing hockey. </p> <p>I think kids need to blow off steam no matter their gender, but I'm not sure how I'll handle the running in the house issue when it comes up. Our hardwood floors can be slippery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034550 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:15:33 +0000 sarac 2034550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely. I was not allowed to run as a child, not for any concern for my safety, but more because my parents didn't like to see me being loud and active and boisterous. Yeah, that's as bad as it sounds. They did an excellent job of raising me to be absolutely sedentary, and I've spent my adult life trying to reverse that damage. It makes me furious to think that no matter how hard I work at it, I'll probably never have the kind of core strength and muscle that my 3 year old daughter already has.</p> <p>So yeah, my daughter runs, jumps, screams, etc in the house. Usually all at once. I won't be making the mistakes that my parents did. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034539 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:05:35 +0000 QueensBee 2034539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Ditto! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034518 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 19:45:20 +0000 birdofafeather 2034518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our house isn't big enough to run in!! Ha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034451 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:37:56 +0000 pinkcupcake 2034451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, but not in the kitchen or bathrooms. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034449 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:36:04 +0000 Dandelion 2034449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>D can't. He's too big for running in the house. He did when he was little, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034365 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:59:51 +0000 LuLu Mom 2034365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yes, she does laps around our house. She's only not allowed to run in the kitchen when I'm cooking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034361 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:57:53 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2034361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, definitely. It's part of our nightly routine. We have a loop going from our kitchen to our dining room back into the hallway and into the family room that connects with the kitchen. I chase him around almost every night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034356 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:53:18 +0000 aegie 2034356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>uhm ... yes and no. Yes when you're in the living room because it's a wide open space. no when its in bathrooms and kitchens because i'm just asking for her to crack her head open. but i let her run around the living room without any questions asked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034313 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:25:56 +0000 mrs. tictactoe 2034313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034308 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:21:34 +0000 katsupgirl 2034308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A little bit as long as she doesn't get too crazy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034294 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:10:12 +0000 Greentea 2034294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For sure! We are trapped inside a bit with the weather and LO needs to get her energy out. Mostly it is just around in circles in her room as a game, though, or back and forth in there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034270 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:59:48 +0000 blackbird 2034270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eh, she's not even 2. I don't even know how to stop that. And let's face it, she's not that fast </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034262 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:54:37 +0000 .twist. 2034262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He does laps around the island in the kitchen (unless I'm cooking). Otherwise, there really isn't anywhere to run. The kids are all allowed to go downstairs and play and run if they want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034259 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:53:51 +0000 avivoca 2034259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Running is definitely allowed right now. Our yard is on a hill and she can't really run outside without falling. Plus, she thinks it's hilarious to run and then sprawl on the floor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034255 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:52:36 +0000 Ra 2034255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! He needs to burn his energy on the days it's too cold to go outside. We have an open concept main floor so we don't have many falls/hazards. Every night we play "freeze." Essentially, he runs around like a mad man until I say "freeze." We play until he's worn out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034254 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:52:26 +0000 yellowbird 2034254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's allowed downstairs. Not upstairs because we don't have our steps secured! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034228 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:43:34 +0000 looch 2034228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not allowed....it always ends in falls. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034162 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:25:20 +0000 Mamaof2 2034162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Running is allowed everywhere except the kitchen!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034152 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:22:32 +0000 lamariniere 2034152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Running is ok, but not like a crazy person. No jumping though since we live in an apartment and I try to be considerate of the neighbors. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-run-in-the-house#post-2034147 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:21:34 +0000 Bao 2034147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I remember when I was young I was always told not to run or jump in the house. I guess I can understand why since it could cause an injury, but I'm currently letting my toddler run, yell and jump from the living room to the hall to the kitchen and through the dining room. She's burning energy from being stuck inside ;) LO2 thinks it's hilarious so it's entertainment for her, too! </p> <p>Am I the only one that allows my LO to run around the house? </p>