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joysworld · 04-30-2012, 06:42 PM

In our house, we don't use the word share, but take turns. Take turns is more black and white I found and the kids realize that they WILL get a turn.

Also, turns start off at 5 minutes. I set a timer, when it goes off, it is time for the next person to play with it. I'm not sure how that would work with a baby. I know when my youngest was a baby, after the time was up, I would gently swap out a new toy for the toy that was taking turns.

Also, at age four, I would have sit down times with him and practice taking turns. Mine are older, and we still have to do that occasionally, but when mine were younger, it would usually just be me and one child and we would take turns.

Do you think he's having any jealousy issues?

04-30-2012, 06:42 PM	#2
joysworld Deactivated ~I choose joy~ Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,763	Re: What's the GD wisdom on siblings, toys and sharing? In our house, we don't use the word share, but take turns. Take turns is more black and white I found and the kids realize that they WILL get a turn. Also, turns start off at 5 minutes. I set a timer, when it goes off, it is time for the next person to play with it. I'm not sure how that would work with a baby. I know when my youngest was a baby, after the time was up, I would gently swap out a new toy for the toy that was taking turns. Also, at age four, I would have sit down times with him and practice taking turns. Mine are older, and we still have to do that occasionally, but when mine were younger, it would usually just be me and one child and we would take turns. Do you think he's having any jealousy issues?

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