Maybe during story time at the library you could have a book just for him that has things to touch within it – many children’s books now have that type of textual interaction built in. If not, maybe a good old-fashioned pop-up book.

I truly don’t think ANY child around the age of two is ready for a structured public environment. BUT, that doesn’t mean he isn’t ready to *begin* learning. Teach, guide and expect improvement, not immediate success.

If he gets too restless during story time, take him outside to grab a leaf off of a tree and teach him something small about nature. The point of story time is to make them think, pique their curiosity and expand awareness. But, if they’re restless and you get into a battle of wills over a structured learning time, what good has that done? What has he learned?

You need to balance structured learning with fun and ‘hands on’ learning. And you need to realize he’s still a baby. I know you want to help him become everything he can possibly be – but at the same time, how long will he be 20 months old? The key is always balance. LET him be a child while he’s a child – and the whole time, gently guide him into appropriate behavior while always expecting (and wanting) him to be a normal, active toddler. Normal toddlers do not sit still for long, believe me. lol

He really reminds me of my youngest son – he was the same way – and he was a challenge, let me tell ya. He won’t learn to sit still and what is appropriate behavior overnight – it will take years. My ‘baby’ just turned 16 and I’m still taking lots of ‘time outs’ to sit and talk with him about various situations he’s gotten into, and getting him to ‘think things through’ from his own perspective and the perspectives of others. Parenting a LONG process, but is there anything else you’d rather do than be this baby’s mommy? Probably not

IF his lack of attention remains a problem when he begins school, THEN begin to look into some natural alternatives. Native Remedies has 2 awesome products called Brightspark and Focus Formula – these rock – they helped my boy and they’re guaranteed (ya get your money back if they don’t work).

Feel free to email me if you need to vent, want some advice or have a question. I’m not super mommy, but I have raised 6 and have encountered dang near everything in the last 25 years lol.

Many blessings,
Dee