Not Playing with Others

Wondering why your child doesn’t seem to want to play with other children his or her age?

Younger toddlers will typically watch other children play and may even follow them. But they’re more likely to stick close to Mom (their favorite playmate) or play on their own. You may also see your child playing next to—but not with—another child (referred to as “parallel play”).

Between ages 2 and 3, children become more social and begin to play together.

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