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[g.laiya]

i can relate to everything you said, and it all intensified with my second child, because it was,and is, almost always just me with the 2 kids. i had to stop going to the park and outdoor play areas with them because it was just too stressful all that activity and commotion and trying to keep track of both kids. even when it was just one child, but my parents were there and my mother was vying for attention and trying to converse with me, it would make me stressed and crazy.
what i found was great for me and the kids was indoor playgrounds like “under the sea”. there is only one way in and out, and not busy/loud/chaotic like chuck e cheese(hate that place, but kids love it – i let the grandparents take them there)
anyway, in that calmer environment i can relax and enjoy while the kids play, and can get involved playing too or sit and enjoy watching them. just be sure to pack your diaper bag/day bag well with whatever you need- pull ups,wipes,extra change of clothes, food/snacks/water/drinks, etc – i’m sure you can make a great list for that so you can check things off before you go 😉

also, if you are in a situation like a party and feeling overwhelmed by the noise etc, a great break – and a good thing to do anyway – is to grab your kid for a potty break. at that age they forget to go or put off going to the bathroom because they don’t want to stop playing, often to the point of it being too late. so it’s a good excuse to momentarily escape. and while you’re there, you can dab on some chamomile and lavender essential oils. i still do that, especially in large crowd situations.

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