Seeking: Extroverted child of introverted parents

[beth_leonard]

I remember some time ago one of my friends posting in their blog that they were the extroverted child of introverted parents, in the Myers-Briggs, "where do you get your energy?" sense of the words. Now I can't remember who it was who said this. If it was you, I'd love some tips for the introverted parent of an extroverted toddler. What does he need most? How can I meet those needs without going insane?

He's wonderful for about the first hour or two that I'm watching him, and then I just need to recharge, but he keeps wanting more Mommy time and attention. We have "family play time" from after family dinner at 6 until bed time at 8pm where both parents focus on the kids, but during the long afternoons I'd like to find a way to have some time not directly interacting with him while still meeting his needs.

--Beth

Comments

[ukelele.livejournal.com]

Talk to moominmolly.

[ukelele.livejournal.com]

To clarify -- moominmolly and her husband are introverted parents of an extroverted toddler (somewhat younger than yours). But it's something she's thought about a lot.