Sometimes I present a visual timer (they have some on Amazon or even a sand timer works) to my toddler so she knows when she can come out. I’ll put it in a place where she can’t reach it.
Lol same! Spent most of my early childhood staring at my window. I'd talk to my favourite characters, make up various adventures etc. Tbh I still do it to an extent lol.
Honestly same but it made me feel so lonely and my parents never checked in on me or anything so I was alone 24/7. I would see them but they didn’t pay much attention to me.
When I was little I wasn't trained to have quiet time, I just did it. I'd sit outside just thinking or play with my Legos for hours. Turns out I am just an introvert and homebody lol
what is the purpose of quiet time? and what age is it started? 1? Is it to help motor skills in a sense, relaxing and calming their mind and body? Idk i like this idea! W mom!!
My parents did quiet time for me from before I can remember until I was 10 or so. My siblings and I stayed in our rooms for an hour, and could read, listen to audio books, or play with toys. We also would sometimes play with each other. The big thing was that we couldn't have screens. I think the purpose is twofold. It gives parents a chance to get chores done without kids under foot, so my mom and dad cleaned the house and did the dishes, and it gives kids more independence and skills to regulate themselves. Doing quiet time without a device helped me learn to entertain myself and deal with boredom. I also got to develop my own interests through books my parents got me. Overall, I think it's really beneficial for kids and adults, even if the kids dislike it at first. (Sorry for the long reply)
I see some parents do quiet time as a transition from normal daytime to nap time, as a half way between sensory stimulation and sensory deprivation, to promote better and more regular sleep
It is good to have that rest during the middle of the day. My mom did it for me and my siblings through middle school (I was homeschooled) and it had turned into reading time 😊
What kinda toys do you deem “hard or breakable”? I have no idea about these things and probably would’ve removed that entire basket because I’d be scared the cars or buzz doll or wooden block would fit those categories 😅
I basically just wanted to take out things that would get me upset if he broke them. I didn’t care about any of those toys so if he chose to break them it wasn’t a big deal to me
Can anyone explain to me what quiet time is and why so many parents do it? I'm a teenager so I don't have any kids and I'm the youngest. I tried looking in the comments but everyone else seemed to understand.
From what I understand I think it's playing quietly for a period of time in hopes of them getting relaxed and calming down so it's easier for them to take a nap.
As someone with autism who has tried to Destroy my room during a meltdown at 18 people saying that a 2 year old having a Tantrum is angry issues is crazy, like wtf??
I started my kids while they were in their cribs still... they had books (that they couldn't rip/chew) and i started leaving them in the crib for 15min after they woke from their nap. As they got older that time lengthened. We also got a sleep training clock. Now my 4 year old rests (sometimes naps) for an hour and half then plays quietly in her room once her clock turms green til i come get her. It has worked great for us, starting in the crib when they couldn't destroy anything 😂
If you did this to me as a child id have a breakdown i cant stand silence its always gives me migraines i need some kind of music or podcasts playing constantly so my ears dont ring to the point of pain
God people are so cruel to parents on the internet, how do you deal with all the criticism? Ive just been binging your shorts and I scroll through comments sometimes and I wonder how you approach unconstructive negativity on nearly every video. One person is always upset about something 🙄 guess you cant make everyone happy but it boggles my mind how strangers cross your path once and are so quick to judge another stranger. Either way, I hope you and your family are well. Blessed be 💖
Thank you so much for your kind comment! I honestly dread opening my comment notifications because they’re always so negative! It’s insane how much time people have on their hands to feel the need to leave rude/unnecessary comments. But thank you so much for your kindness and support🫶🏼
@@BriannaBado I don't blame you. People seem to be particularly sensitive about children and parenting. I think when you become more popular (which I'm certain you will) it will become less noticeable because there will be more positivity from your following ofc ❤️
I am not a mom so I am not trying to tell anyone they’re parenting wrong or trying to correct anyone but I am taking psychology more specifically in the area of child development. Something i’ve learned is that it’s best to separate your play/work space from your sleeping area to help improve either area depending on where you are. It’s proven that studying in your bed isn’t as beneficial as studying at a desk or table etc… I obviously know it doesn’t work for everyone because some people have a large home and others are in a 1-2 bedroom place with little space, but I find from what I learned having a separate play area and a safe bedroom for kids to go to that they’re able to be left alone unsupervised essentially is safer for the child and benefits them in some ways. What I mean by that is making sure the bedroom is safe to play in and removing anything harmful as well as keeping toys that could keep the child awake in a separate area. My mother kept only books and stuffed animals in our rooms and we had a designated toy room in the basement. If she didn’t do that my bedtime would have probably been so messed up. It also helped encouraged reading more than playing with toys which one isn’t necessarily better than the other because reading helps in its own way and playing helps with motor skills and exploring but if that hadn’t had happened I may not have been so skilled at reading so early on. Of course every child works differently and I can’t speak on the motherly side of it but I feel like it’s a beneficial option for many:) I love the dedication to keeping him safe with the way you went through and organized his play room!
I can't help but laugh at how you're describing how he destroys things, almsot sounds like you're describing an animal lmao 😭 (but fr, this is awesome!)
You clearly haven’t been around toddlers. Haven’t met a toddler who hasn’t chewed a book before. Also haven’t met a child that hasn’t made a mess in their room.
You can move mounted furniture ☺️ you can unscrew it, or remove and replace zip ties depending on the type of mounts you have. Most of our furniture uses zip ties so they’re easy to move. For this one it’s mounted in the middle because there weren’t studs available on both sides so it pulls out a little more on one side
It seems like there is to much in his room that would stimulate him. If you like him to take naps…maybe keep the toys out in a different area. Just a friendly thought!🤔😊
He initially had no toys in there because we just used the space for sleep. That’s why I showed adding in so many toys for quiet time. It’s been working well for us!
Crazy how you can train your dog from the get go because they’re only a puppy for a year. But a toddler is still learning how to regulate and manage their emotions for many years so you can expect a 2 year old to act like a 4 year old.
@@BriannaBado I was referring to your choice of wording.... Made it sound like you were talking about an animal rather than a child, but then again some children can be animals in regards to behavior, and toddler yes have one...no she isn't destructive regarding her room and things. And there is a comment section, you don't want comments regarding your children dont post the videos 🙄🤷♀️
@@ashablack5892 I feel like it’s common sense and common courtesy to not talk about other peoples kids🤷♀️ just because there’s a comment section doesn’t mean it’s okay to talk about someone’s kid.
jesus. parents prepping the world instead of prepping the child. i fear for the future. we already have a whole generation of kids who take their mommies to their job interviews. this isn't indeoendence... this is total free reign. i've taught children age 2-5 for 10 yrs and taken early childhood development classes and education. i taught middle school for 7yrs. i have a masters degree. this is not healthy for the child in the long run. this looks like mom wants a break and can't figure out how to make her kid obey and follow direction. you literally have to remove everything bc your kid has no self control and you have no control.
have you heard of autism or maybe a disorder that can cause extreme tantrums or breakdowns or anything like that? you clearly haven't (not saying the kid has autism but it can cause this behavior, I would know I have an autistic brother and autistic friends)
@@TheChesireKat you still have no right to even tell someone how they should parent? there is nothing wrong with how this lady parents, maybe keep your mouth shut before talking about other people and their kids 😐
Toddler with these rage issues?? Omg what a nightmare to live with. Many decades ago there was a toddler with similar raging. Mom allowed it, having tried several approaches w/no success. Dad came home from deployment. Saw the raging for 1st time. Said hell no, not in my house. Beat the toddler's butt and good. I never threw another rage fit and I grew up just fine, with a healthy understanding of how bad behavior brings unpleasant consequences. This " in charge of his own body" crap is going to haunt you bigtime. You as tbe parent. You are in charge. Not the toddler. If he destroys his things, they get taken away and not returned. He must learn to demonstrate some self-control and some awareness of the consequences of bad behavior. Yes, even toddlers can begin to comprehend these concepts. Right now you have a small child running the family dynamic and that is very dangerous. You're in for a world of trouble my dear.
@@dragonire_dino0856 You mean NORMAL children? Oh hell no. Destroying your room in a raging tantrum is NOT normal. Most children do not do this. You can tell in this video, the mom is actually a little AFRAID of this kid. Maybe not about her personal safety, but she fears the consequences of displeasing that kid. I'm telling you, that lady GOT PROBLEMS AHEAD w/this situation...
How the hell is this toxic? She's not giving parenting tips, she's explaining what she does in her own life. Yeah it's not going to work very parent but there are a lot of stay-at-home parents who do have more than enough time to go through this process.
Wow maybe understand that 2 year olds still don’t know how to regulate and manage their emotions. They test boundaries all the time and for his first time being left alone in his room he thought if he made a mess it would get my attention. That’s what toddlers do.
@@BriannaBado ik ik but like idk its not the greatest to have security cams inside the house since its super easy to just like... access the footage? sad. i hate any kind of tech like that since you KNOW the companies WILL cut corners but you do what you wanna do girl!! also i feel like its a breach on his privacy... I've never dealt with cams in the house but it just feels so insecure... imagine ur a kid and you rely on safety and security and there's and "eye" in your room and you don't know when you're being looked at and everything you're doing is being recorded. he may be a toddler but that to me is just... :(
@@pigeon6554 he’s 2 years old… I’m not going to have a camera in his room forever. It’s very normal for people to have monitors on their babies and toddlers. Are you a parent..?
the kids being watched with a baby monitor and she took away things that the kid might destroy or hurt himself with for 15 minutes. sometimes parents have things they have to do in the house without the kid getting in the way like taking phonecalls or cleaning something.
I've been a nanny for 20 years and this is wonderful. You did this perfectly.
His room is so so cute! I watched you revamp his room and it turned out so cute!
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Let me fix that
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Oof I remember this transition with my twins. It never quite worked out for our family, we ended up just going from afternoon nap to afternoon chaos 😅
Sometimes I present a visual timer (they have some on Amazon or even a sand timer works) to my toddler so she knows when she can come out. I’ll put it in a place where she can’t reach it.
Quiet time? That was me twenty-four-seven, hated naps, loved being left alone in my own peace and quiet. Yes, I'm late diagnosed autistic 😂
Lol same! Spent most of my early childhood staring at my window. I'd talk to my favourite characters, make up various adventures etc. Tbh I still do it to an extent lol.
Honestly same but it made me feel so lonely and my parents never checked in on me or anything so I was alone 24/7.
I would see them but they didn’t pay much attention to me.
Sameee!!! I would just play by myself for hours on end!
@@Moo-2310yo you got to live the life of the backyardigans!!
💀 relatable af. I used to sit in silence for hours while everyone else was having a party
When I was little I wasn't trained to have quiet time, I just did it. I'd sit outside just thinking or play with my Legos for hours. Turns out I am just an introvert and homebody lol
When you said chew on the books 📚 you got me cracking
what is the purpose of quiet time? and what age is it started? 1? Is it to help motor skills in a sense, relaxing and calming their mind and body? Idk i like this idea! W mom!!
My parents did quiet time for me from before I can remember until I was 10 or so. My siblings and I stayed in our rooms for an hour, and could read, listen to audio books, or play with toys. We also would sometimes play with each other. The big thing was that we couldn't have screens. I think the purpose is twofold. It gives parents a chance to get chores done without kids under foot, so my mom and dad cleaned the house and did the dishes, and it gives kids more independence and skills to regulate themselves. Doing quiet time without a device helped me learn to entertain myself and deal with boredom. I also got to develop my own interests through books my parents got me. Overall, I think it's really beneficial for kids and adults, even if the kids dislike it at first. (Sorry for the long reply)
it can help with teaching independent play, emotional regulation, and restfulness, but also provides a chance for the PARENTS to rest!!
I see some parents do quiet time as a transition from normal daytime to nap time, as a half way between sensory stimulation and sensory deprivation, to promote better and more regular sleep
It is good to have that rest during the middle of the day. My mom did it for me and my siblings through middle school (I was homeschooled) and it had turned into reading time 😊
What kinda toys do you deem “hard or breakable”? I have no idea about these things and probably would’ve removed that entire basket because I’d be scared the cars or buzz doll or wooden block would fit those categories 😅
I basically just wanted to take out things that would get me upset if he broke them. I didn’t care about any of those toys so if he chose to break them it wasn’t a big deal to me
@@BriannaBado Good call, taking away all his toys sounds like it would be a disaster
Omg what is that gorgeous wall! I need it 😂❤
We need more children in charge of their bodies. ❤❤❤❤❤ A+ parenting.
Can anyone explain to me what quiet time is and why so many parents do it? I'm a teenager so I don't have any kids and I'm the youngest. I tried looking in the comments but everyone else seemed to understand.
From what I understand I think it's playing quietly for a period of time in hopes of them getting relaxed and calming down so it's easier for them to take a nap.
it can help teach independent play, emotional regulation, and restfulness. but also provides the parents with a chance to rest as well!!
That’s good and cool you’re going a good job mom👑👍🏼
Great ideas!
Where did you get those baskets!? Love them
I had the girl version of that singing green dog as a kid!!😊
what is quiet time in your house, like what happens?
i love the space wallpaper
As someone with autism who has tried to Destroy my room during a meltdown at 18 people saying that a 2 year old having a Tantrum is angry issues is crazy, like wtf??
LOVE the T.S book!!
i have it lmao
I have it to
She’s a bid Dork who make crappy repetitive music… Industry Made Industry Puppet
I started my kids while they were in their cribs still... they had books (that they couldn't rip/chew) and i started leaving them in the crib for 15min after they woke from their nap. As they got older that time lengthened. We also got a sleep training clock. Now my 4 year old rests (sometimes naps) for an hour and half then plays quietly in her room once her clock turms green til i come get her.
It has worked great for us, starting in the crib when they couldn't destroy anything 😂
I’ve honestly never heard of quiet time. Can someone explain it and /or the benefits??
The people in these comments have never seen a toddler before and it shows very clearly.....
Where did you get the little chair/sofa for him?x
Your voice sounds almost exactly like Abby from Matt and Abby! How cool!
Beautiful x
If you did this to me as a child id have a breakdown i cant stand silence its always gives me migraines i need some kind of music or podcasts playing constantly so my ears dont ring to the point of pain
all children are different, stop attacking someone over this
hello i am new what is quiet time
Sounds like getting ready for a puppy lol
God people are so cruel to parents on the internet, how do you deal with all the criticism? Ive just been binging your shorts and I scroll through comments sometimes and I wonder how you approach unconstructive negativity on nearly every video. One person is always upset about something 🙄 guess you cant make everyone happy but it boggles my mind how strangers cross your path once and are so quick to judge another stranger. Either way, I hope you and your family are well. Blessed be 💖
Thank you so much for your kind comment! I honestly dread opening my comment notifications because they’re always so negative! It’s insane how much time people have on their hands to feel the need to leave rude/unnecessary comments. But thank you so much for your kindness and support🫶🏼
@@BriannaBado I don't blame you. People seem to be particularly sensitive about children and parenting. I think when you become more popular (which I'm certain you will) it will become less noticeable because there will be more positivity from your following ofc ❤️
Whats quite time
Quiet time. When a toddler doesn’t have to nap but does have to have some time in their day to slow down and rest quietly
My daughter does that with her camera 😂😂
I am not a mom so I am not trying to tell anyone they’re parenting wrong or trying to correct anyone but I am taking psychology more specifically in the area of child development. Something i’ve learned is that it’s best to separate your play/work space from your sleeping area to help improve either area depending on where you are. It’s proven that studying in your bed isn’t as beneficial as studying at a desk or table etc… I obviously know it doesn’t work for everyone because some people have a large home and others are in a 1-2 bedroom place with little space, but I find from what I learned having a separate play area and a safe bedroom for kids to go to that they’re able to be left alone unsupervised essentially is safer for the child and benefits them in some ways. What I mean by that is making sure the bedroom is safe to play in and removing anything harmful as well as keeping toys that could keep the child awake in a separate area. My mother kept only books and stuffed animals in our rooms and we had a designated toy room in the basement. If she didn’t do that my bedtime would have probably been so messed up. It also helped encouraged reading more than playing with toys which one isn’t necessarily better than the other because reading helps in its own way and playing helps with motor skills and exploring but if that hadn’t had happened I may not have been so skilled at reading so early on. Of course every child works differently and I can’t speak on the motherly side of it but I feel like it’s a beneficial option for many:) I love the dedication to keeping him safe with the way you went through and organized his play room!
The Taylor swift book we don't want him ripping pages out of that!
What is quite time??!!
I can't help but laugh at how you're describing how he destroys things, almsot sounds like you're describing an animal lmao 😭 (but fr, this is awesome!)
I have the exact same toy
The bookshelf that you pulled away from the wall is mounted?
Yes!
Bruh. She literally just said that in the video.
If it's mounted you can't move it without unscrewing something. It's odd that that effort wasn't shown
@@colleenzwiebel6074 it’s mounted in the middle so it can pull out a little bit
I have that Taylor Swift dook
Is your kid a dog lol " oh yes, he chews on books and destroyed his room. His favorite snack? Squishy balls and peanut butter!"
You clearly haven’t been around toddlers. Haven’t met a toddler who hasn’t chewed a book before. Also haven’t met a child that hasn’t made a mess in their room.
She said the book shelf is mounted but its not? She moved it at the start of the video 😅
You can move mounted furniture ☺️ you can unscrew it, or remove and replace zip ties depending on the type of mounts you have. Most of our furniture uses zip ties so they’re easy to move. For this one it’s mounted in the middle because there weren’t studs available on both sides so it pulls out a little more on one side
Omg Boo looked exactly like that when I had one 15 years ago
It’s mine from 15 years ago haha☺️ my mom saved it for my kids
Oh dear god
I have the Ts book 📖
Im glad i was a quite kid cause my grandma already had enough on her plate
You gotta do this every day? Maybe keep all those things in a different room all together ?
No this was the first time we did quiet time so I’m doing this once before we start.
It seems like there is to much in his room that would stimulate him.
If you like him to take naps…maybe keep the toys out in a different area. Just a friendly thought!🤔😊
He initially had no toys in there because we just used the space for sleep. That’s why I showed adding in so many toys for quiet time. It’s been working well for us!
I HAVE THAT TAYLOR SWIFT BOOK❤❤❤❤
same
She’s a Big Dork… Industry Made Puppet
Why did she shake her finger at Taylor swift??? 😭
OMG I SAW A TAYLOR SWIFT BOOK!!!!!
Big Dork
Crazy how a toddler will destroy a room, and chew on books?? But yet for apartments they want a deposit for an animal
Crazy how you can train your dog from the get go because they’re only a puppy for a year. But a toddler is still learning how to regulate and manage their emotions for many years so you can expect a 2 year old to act like a 4 year old.
NOT THE TAYLOR SWIDT BOOK😭😭
Unlike him i like quiet time🙂
At some point in this video i began questioning on if we were talking about a child or a dog
You must not have a toddler. I also suggest you don’t leave comments about other peoples children.
@@BriannaBado I was referring to your choice of wording.... Made it sound like you were talking about an animal rather than a child, but then again some children can be animals in regards to behavior, and toddler yes have one...no she isn't destructive regarding her room and things. And there is a comment section, you don't want comments regarding your children dont post the videos 🙄🤷♀️
@@ashablack5892 I feel like it’s common sense and common courtesy to not talk about other peoples kids🤷♀️ just because there’s a comment section doesn’t mean it’s okay to talk about someone’s kid.
@@BriannaBado I mean technically I didn't actually say anything about your child at all 😂 but if you wanna be oversensitive okay then lovey
SWIFT*
Why do you have a Camera
it works like a baby monitor, just to make sure your child is okay especially since toddlers are still growing and aren't as responsible as older kids
@@aeroticia oh okay. It seemd a bit weird to film your Child.
Wtf, how are you bringing children up that you need to move stuff out of?? That’s insane
To keep them safe? That’s wild if you don’t baby proof your kids space.
Toddlers will get a little wild bc they are at a stage where they are testing boundaries. What she did was perfect and safe.
all the people getting mad must have either not heard the word toddler or dont know what a toddler is fr.
jesus. parents prepping the world instead of prepping the child. i fear for the future. we already have a whole generation of kids who take their mommies to their job interviews. this isn't indeoendence... this is total free reign.
i've taught children age 2-5 for 10
yrs and taken early childhood development classes and education. i taught middle school for 7yrs. i have a masters degree. this is not healthy for the child in the long run. this looks like mom wants a break and can't figure out how to make her kid obey and follow direction. you literally have to remove everything bc your kid has no self control and you have no control.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 congrats you apparently know everything about me and my child from a 60 second video. Hope your comment made you feel better about yourself 🫶🏼
have you heard of autism or maybe a disorder that can cause extreme tantrums or breakdowns or anything like that? you clearly haven't (not saying the kid has autism but it can cause this behavior, I would know I have an autistic brother and autistic friends)
@@aeroticia congrats. i have autism myself. diagnosed as an adult. so ya i've kinda heard of it. and this is still the wrong way.
@@TheChesireKat you still have no right to even tell someone how they should parent? there is nothing wrong with how this lady parents, maybe keep your mouth shut before talking about other people and their kids 😐
Are you gentle parenting because if you are you’re doing a pretty good job. I’ve seen and heard horror stories and this isn’t too bad
Toddler with these rage issues?? Omg what a nightmare to live with. Many decades ago there was a toddler with similar raging. Mom allowed it, having tried several approaches w/no success. Dad came home from deployment. Saw the raging for 1st time. Said hell no, not in my house. Beat the toddler's butt and good. I never threw another rage fit and I grew up just fine, with a healthy understanding of how bad behavior brings unpleasant consequences. This " in charge of his own body" crap is going to haunt you bigtime. You as tbe parent. You are in charge. Not the toddler. If he destroys his things, they get taken away and not returned. He must learn to demonstrate some self-control and some awareness of the consequences of bad behavior. Yes, even toddlers can begin to comprehend these concepts. Right now you have a small child running the family dynamic and that is very dangerous. You're in for a world of trouble my dear.
You werent loved and it shows
@@highwaydaytime7669 LOL 🤡
Her toddler doesn't have rage issues. It's just a normal toddler...children are destructive.
@@dragonire_dino0856 You mean NORMAL children? Oh hell no. Destroying your room in a raging tantrum is NOT normal. Most children do not do this. You can tell in this video, the mom is actually a little AFRAID of this kid. Maybe not about her personal safety, but she fears the consequences of displeasing that kid. I'm telling you, that lady GOT PROBLEMS AHEAD w/this situation...
BEAT THE CHILD? THIS IS A TODDLER WHO IS 2 YEARS OLD WE ARE TALKING ABOUT, NOT A 15 YEAR OLD OR A TEEN, I hope you never have children
maybe teach your kid not to destroy his room and CHEW on his books???
Babies and toddlers chew on their books. It’s very developmentally appropriate. That’s why they make board books.
it's a toddler, not a 9 year old, chill out
toxic parenting tips, who has time to prep for quiet time
How the hell is this toxic? She's not giving parenting tips, she's explaining what she does in her own life. Yeah it's not going to work very parent but there are a lot of stay-at-home parents who do have more than enough time to go through this process.
wow guess normal parenting is toxic now
Putting a security camera in your child's room is a horrible decision
Works for us!
it's like a baby monitor, toddlers are not as responsible as grown kids
would you rather your kid get hurt and you not know right away?
Wow. Maybe try some discipline. 😢
Wow maybe understand that 2 year olds still don’t know how to regulate and manage their emotions. They test boundaries all the time and for his first time being left alone in his room he thought if he made a mess it would get my attention. That’s what toddlers do.
You have never met two-year-old and it shows..
why would you suggest punishing or spanking 2 year olds? wow I hope you never have kids, and if you do I feel bad for them
Why does he have a taylor swift book
The Waffle House has found its new host
A CAMERA IN HIS ROOM? girl ouuugh 😭😭
Have you never heard of a baby monitor…?
@@BriannaBado ik ik but like idk its not the greatest to have security cams inside the house since its super easy to just like... access the footage? sad. i hate any kind of tech like that since you KNOW the companies WILL cut corners but you do what you wanna do girl!!
also i feel like its a breach on his privacy... I've never dealt with cams in the house but it just feels so insecure... imagine ur a kid and you rely on safety and security and there's and "eye" in your room and you don't know when you're being looked at and everything you're doing is being recorded. he may be a toddler but that to me is just... :(
@@pigeon6554 he’s 2 years old… I’m not going to have a camera in his room forever. It’s very normal for people to have monitors on their babies and toddlers. Are you a parent..?
@@pigeon6554 bro the kid is so young he probably doesn't even care or can think that well for himself, and like the mom said the kid is 2 jeez
She was so mean to the Taylor swift book 📚😡😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😤😤😤😤😠😠😠😠
You're deliberately leaving your kid alone please tell me why I'm very confused
the kids being watched with a baby monitor and she took away things that the kid might destroy or hurt himself with for 15 minutes. sometimes parents have things they have to do in the house without the kid getting in the way like taking phonecalls or cleaning something.