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Thank you that helped, I try take him out most morning, to a group, a walk, food shopping (he loves) but he doesnt really play. He has only just got into colouring, so brought a few bits. I don't have many mum friends or friends in general. Thank you
@Hayley if he's getting time with you then you are doing enough. Children really don't care about the toys or specific activities. 9/10 they just want to be around the people they love. Chatting, singing, reading stories etc are all ways to connect that aren't necessarily playing themselves.
Find activities you also like to do that can incorporate your son. When I was working out he would stay and watch me work out and sometimes either bring his toys down or work out too. But we were still spending time. You can go on walks, take him to the park. Sometimes you’re exhausted though and just want to lay down and watch tv, but you can let him watch an episode of his fav show or watch a movie together. Kids don’t care what you do with them they just want you to be with them and pay attention. You don’t have to be playing with him all day. My kids love to help me around the house so I have them help me too. Don’t feel too guilty.
@Natalie he's with me 5 days out of 7. He helps me clean, actually get the floor wipes and cleans the floor. we read, dance, play. We walk my sister dogs, I think i do enough but sometime feel bad
It sounds like you’re doing loads each morning, I’m sure he will be enjoying getting out and about
Hi lovely, I'm afraid I can't help with any practical suggestions really as I have a almost 3.5 year old little girl and a 7 month old boy and I constantly have Mum guilt for one reason or another...I've found that no matter how hard I work as a Mum or how much I do with them (they're both with me 24/7) I still have guilt, I think it just shows how much you care and I expect it's something we'll always have to a degree because we do love them so very much. I find talking to other Mum's helps and trying to be kinder to myself and reminding myself I'm only human in moments of self doubt help, but of course it's much easier said than done. Sorry I can't be more helpful but just wanted to show you that you're not alone! 💕💕 x