https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:26:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-lo-learn-to-share#post-300953 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:23:58 +0000 mrstilly 300953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is so reassuring! I feel bad when DS and this other boy go at it. My daycare provider and the other boys mom seem to be understanding (especially of the smacking/hitting and biting) since it goes both ways. I'll keep working on sharing, but it is nice to know that it's normal for this to be an ongoing issue that might still take him a bit to figure out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-lo-learn-to-share#post-300693 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 06:48:02 +0000 looch 300693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am glad to read that it is skill that kids develop a little later, I was beginning to think my son would never learn to share! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-lo-learn-to-share#post-300625 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 01:01:03 +0000 SAHM0811 300625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBehr: omg, this reminds me of my DD and another little girl she used to see all the time in our old playroom in NYC. they would always be "at each other". It reminded me of girls being catty or "frenemies", but at the toddler level. Well, after a while, since we saw them so much in the playroom, they just worked it out one day... and before we knew it, they played pretty nicely together!! I was shocked. The only thing is, it started to get weird again when another mutual friend of theirs would be in the playroom too. I have found playdates of 3 girls together to be most often disastrous... While just 2 girls playing together is much less drama-filled. But yes, it's interesting to see how toddlers do and don't get along sometimes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-lo-learn-to-share#post-300622 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:48:27 +0000 SAHM0811 300622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My firstborn didn't learn to share consistently til around 2.75-3 yo. But even then, no matter what age, I think all toddlers still have their moments...</p> <p>My second is 14 months and she shares 75% of the time. I do think though that that's because she's had to learn early since she has a big sis and they've been sharing toys since she was infant... and maybe to her, things usually aren't of high enough value yet for her to really care. Oh but when she doesn't want to share, she is vocal about it!</p> <p>I do usually just distract her with another toy most of the time to get her to share something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-lo-learn-to-share#post-300529 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:23:07 +0000 Andrea 300529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is also almost 2.5 and doesn't always share either. I think is a phase to outgrow. All of her peers seem to be the same way. We have been reading a book called "Sharing Time" together. I can't say for sure if it has helped or not though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-lo-learn-to-share#post-300502 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:06:55 +0000 MamaBehr 300502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DD just hit the two and half year mark, and she still struggles with the "sharing" concept. In fact, I saw a four year old (or thereabouts) not want to share with her at the park the other day, so that is slightly reassuring? However, what I have found that some children just don't get along with my daughter. There is a little girl, who no matter what, the two of them ALWAYS fight. It reminds me of when I meet someone who I automatically don't like someone, some people (toddlers included, perhaps) just don't get along. Does anyone else find this? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-lo-learn-to-share#post-300473 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:42:41 +0000 mrstilly 300473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When did your LO learn how to share? Any tips on how to help him understand?</p> <p>DS is 17 months and there is a boy at daycare just over 2. He and DS go at each other almost every day. They fight over toys, usually smacking or biting one another. They take turns provoking the other. The other boy seems like he might be a tad behind developmentally (just a feeling I get, really) but he is more verbal and listens to simple directions. DS just doesn't get the sharing thing. I talk to him about it and taking turns, but he just doesn't understand quite yet. </p>