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Are you your child's playmate?

Categories: Kids 5-7, Fun & Activities

Ellie is an only child. Other than two cats and a dog, she's the only little one in the house. Because she has no siblings, I have always tried to teach her the importance of enjoying her own company. Even if she had a live-in playmate, I still think she should be able to entertain herself at times.

She's not very good at this. If she can't find a friend to come over and play, she looks to me to join in her games. Sometimes I really enjoy getting on the floor and playing with her. I like to do crafts and draw pictures. But sometimes the idea of playing school, store or "Barbie goes to the mall with all her friends and has a dance contest" makes me want to pull out my hair. It's boring. So very boring.

Lately, she likes to pretend that she is an animal in a pet store. Not a dog or cat, but a Collector's Edition Baby Koala Bear. She is such a special bear that customers are fighting over who will be allowed to purchase her. I am a customer, of course. I try to remember that she will only be this young for a short time and soon she won't include me in her games. But as I am on my hands and knees begging the Koala bear to pick me, I often wonder if other parents are doing this. Are you your child's playmate?

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