You have an important phone call, and a noisy toddler! Here are some tips to keep your toddler happy and quiet.
- Quiet Box – Make a quiet box that you keep under your desk, or other convenient location. Tell your child that the box is for special, quiet times. Fill the box with quiet toys and items such as:
- Quiet Books – Find ones that are age appropriate and that won’t frustrate your child.
- Flannel Sets – There are plenty of flannel sets now available for children. They come with a flannel background and lots of theme appropriate items to place on the background.
- Action Figures – Is your son into Dinosaurs (mine can’t get enough of them, or do you have a daughter that loves Polly Pocket? Buy some extra special items and throw them in the box.
- Picture Book – Make your own picture book from a 4×6 Photo Album and pictures of family and friends.
- Playdough or Clay – If you have room at your kitchen table, let them play with ooey gooey things such as playdough or clay.
- Special Video – Find a video that your child will enjoy and sit through that is at least 20 – 30 minutes. Let them only watch it when you need quiet time.
- Special Snack – Let them have that extra special snack when you need quiet time. Let’s hope they are hungry!