Things to do with my 2 1/2 year old  

Have you looked into other activites? During the week libraries have reading hour, Barnes & Noble has activites for kids, or take her to a fast food place with a play ground (she doesn't have to eat the food, just buy 2 drinks and let her play with the other kids). If you go to the library, ask about other activites for kids. They may only have one or tow a week, but should have flyers for other free things to do with kids. If you think she is capable, you can buy her a computer game for her age range to give her a good head start. It would keep her occupied while you can get other things done and she would be learning.

maybe you could take her out for a walk most days or go to a resource centre to learn and read books, also how about taking your daughter to a mother and toddler group where she can meet other children and play with them, i go there with my little one and she loves it, or how about a museum just for a look around or go window shopping, i do most of them things and it kills a bit of time while im out! hope this helps. :O)

mylittle one will be 2 february 8th and im a stay at home mom, i also have another one on the way for july 13th :-). anyway i know what you mean about the traffic i have the same pronlem here living off a highway and im not good with heavy trafic. my daughter and i started practicing the abc's and 123's like the week she came home, i always sang them to her, she can count to ten on her own and say her abc's we are now working on 11 to 20 numbers. i found that big books with numbers and letters are great for learning and fun, i also buy the flash cards for her she loves them. and she loves to color, she does try to eat the crayons but i sit with her and she has a ball. we ;so do dance she loves music. i found that these things keep her stimulated as well as teach her. also what about play dates? do you know any other moms or dads with young children, you can invite them over for an hour or so a day? good luck i know its not easy

2 year olds do not really interact with eachother. they play besiide eachother. Your little girl is beginning to get to the stage where she will want to play. You could take her to the park to interact with other children, or arrange "playdates" with other peo;le you know. going to church is a good way to meet people with kids. Usually there is a nursery or a class for the children, so she could play there. As for getting your own things done, try to involve her in what you are doing. get her a little broom so she can help you sweep the floor. Show her how to fold wash cloths. There are a lot of things kids can do to "help" mommy. It may take you longer in the long run, but you will have had time with her AND got some work done!

try to get frinds OF HER AGE ANG ASK HER TO PLAY WITH THEM..
u can make her learn lot of things.....
u can act lik many charectors any make her happy,take hr to a cartoon movie

Try joining a mothers' group. They have free play groups. Also follow the other myloters' suggestions. We are a smart group.

my son was a ton of fun at 2 1/2.Only child so he learned how to entertain himself.Toys,Toys,Toys,healthy snacks.and if he sat in front of the tv.It was educational vidios,animals,music,science,and documenteries.I loved that time.and if he was being dificult that day then there was always the childerens tylonol cold medicine to knock his little butt out for a while....Opp's did I say that?lol.If the weather was good, a trip to the park was golden and wore him out.

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if u have ur inlaws or ur parents around then she can have some quality time with them

I would suggest try to find out her interest or whether she is keen on doing any other things..such as drawing ,or any other sport such as swimming,gymnasium,, also make her interact with local kids by visitng ur realtives..else she would feel ,she is different ,make her feel is among the same kids,else she would feel lonely,.....jsut try to be interacting with her ... and keep ehr lively,,,,or see if she ahs an liking for particualr sport ...or any otehr interests....