One of the reasons children struggle to entertain themselves is because they don’t have the play skills they need.Play is not just a way for your child to have fun, but it is how children integrate ideas and concepts into their minds
There is no such thing as too much affection or care, but solving all your child’s problems and ensuring they are never bored can cause more harm than good.
Your child needs opportunities to overcome their struggles on their own. One of the hardest things you can do is watch your child struggle with something and not jump in and solve it.
Even at 6 months old, children are capable of entertaining themselves, but it is for periods of 5 minutes or so. As children grow so does their ability to entertain themselves as long as they are given opportunities for solo play.
Why is my child always bored?We need to understand what a child means when they are saying they are bored.Sometimes a child is saying they are bored because they need more activity and physical movement. Taking some time for them to play outside or go on a walk can instantly cure that boredom.
Provide The CORRECT Toys for Self-EntertainmentAnother important part of introducing self-entertainment is the child having the correct kinds of toys that lend to more active play and less passive play.So how can you tell what the correct toy is? The more simple the toy, the more active the play.