https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:29:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-and-play-dates#post-2819326 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:38:56 +0000 Anagram 2819326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Stardust17: Super normal! Maybe sportcast the situation when you can, but also verbalize out loud the expectations "This slide is for everyone. This slide is for sharing, so you need to move over to make space for other this little girl who wants to play". And then help them move if they aren't capable/willing to move themselves. If screaming continues and distraction doesn't work, remove the child to another part of the park.</p> <p>The eventually get their shared play equipment idea, some kids earlier than others. I think the key is just closely supervising play until they are older. Since I live in an urban area and don't have a yard of our own, we take the kids to the park daily, so there's a lot of interaction with other kids of all ages. The "mine"/screaming thing is super common with toddlers and it doesn't phase me at all, unless a parent isn't paying attention or just isn't intervening in the situation. Because, like...hey, my kids want to play without being screamed at or pushed/hit because they want to use a slide where a toddler has planted themselves and isn't moving. When my kids do it, I'm there, verbally telling them "Kids are waiting behind you. Either go down the slide now or move over so the other kids can go". Public play works better when parents are involved (at that age! When kids are older, they can work out a lot more on their own). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-and-play-dates#post-2819300 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 08:13:07 +0000 pachamama 2819300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Stardust17: Oh I'm glad I'm a positive influence on someone these days :-P<br /> My son would love that water thingy. He's a real water man. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-and-play-dates#post-2819052 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 20:42:14 +0000 MrsSRS 2819052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree that it's a phase, but it will pass much more quickly if she is taught an alternative. Pick some simple words that you think might match what she wants and offer them for her. "Nope. No screaming. Use your words. Say hi" or "Nope. No screaming. Use your words. Say 'my turn'." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-and-play-dates#post-2818998 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:30:19 +0000 kiddosc 2818998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Developmentally normal for that age. My two year old has very well developed verbal skills but still screeches at other kids. We call it her pterodactyl screech 🤷‍♀️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-and-play-dates#post-2818994 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:21:54 +0000 gingerbebe 2818994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Stardust17: Our 23 month old started doing a lot of screaming/screeching/etc. in the last month or so. Seems totally normal to me. I think its just because they don't have the verbal skills and knowledge of social norms to figure out how to express "zomg new people, anxiety, I'm scared, but also excited, who are you, are you friend or foe, do we fight?, do you have snacks?, are you going to take my toys? zomg" </p> <p>It just comes out at SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECH!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-and-play-dates#post-2818991 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:14:03 +0000 Mama Bird 2818991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Toddlers are not very good at playing with each other sometimes. I invited DS's best friend for a playdate at that age - they played well for half an hour, then started pummeling each other over a broken old bucket. The play date ended with the friend's mom carrying him out, still sobbing and reaching for the bucket, and DS also sobbing and trying to wrestle the bucket back. For the record, there was a second (not broken) bucket in the same pile of toys.</p> <p>We waited half a year before inviting anyone to play again. And these were kids who know each other - on the playground, you're likely to get even worse interactions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-and-play-dates#post-2818975 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:19:26 +0000 Stardust17 2818975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: I figured as much but it can be so embarrassing at time lol<br /> It’s a water fountain at a splash park!<br /> Thanks for your encouragement!! You often offer me great advice on my other posts and I always get excited to see your name pop up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-and-play-dates#post-2818959 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:00:18 +0000 pachamama 2818959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I noticed around that age my son got MUCH more aware of people and things "in his space" and really started to .. ahem... come out of his shell. It often was aggressive and embarrassing (screaming No!!!!! to other kids). I really think it's a normal toddler milestone to gain some spatial independence and get their voice, however strong it is.</p> <p>Also, WHAT IS THAT THING SHE'S IN?!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-and-play-dates#post-2818948 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 12:36:45 +0000 Stardust17 2818948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My almost 22 month old daughter, who is a very happy and fun child most of the time, has started an odd behavior when she is around other children—mostly those who are close in age to her. As they approach her, whether it be to see what she’s doing or to go down the slide at the playground, she will “squeal” at them...it’s kind of a “mine” type of reaction but instead of saying that, it’s like she’s marking her territory/personal space. I’ve tried everything to distract her and redirect her but it hardly works. I have noticed that she will eventually stop but it takes some time. She’s not overally shy, warms up within a few minutes around others and is usually social around others up until the last few weeks.<br /> Is this normal? Should I be concerned? I do stay home with her but I’m told by her Sunday school teachers and the occasional times others watch her, that she’s never reacted in this manner.<br /> Help? Suggestions? Shall this to pass??<br /> She’s developmentally on track and has hit all milestones thus far.</p> <p>Thanks!<br /> Pic for attention 😋</p> <p>[attach=8833/18/p7uu99.450x600.9AF79856-CE4F-4EB3-9D32-5304B686B3FE.jpeg] </p>