The problem is they don’t actually know how to entertain Harlow like most good parents do. Most children Harlow’s age have fun doing sticker books, colouring, magic painting, Play Doh, big floor puzzles, baking, glueing & sticking etc etc
every day. Not to mention other activities especially for them, like Mother & Toddler groups, baby singing/music, baby ballet and are taken to the story time sessions at the library.
Unfortunately for Harlow, even though she has two full-time parents at home, she has none of this. Casey & Nicole only spend time doing what
they are interested in doing. Namely shopping & eating out, with a side order of bowling and possibly the cinema.
Harlow’s entertainment consists almost solely of watching screens, either the tv, a phone or a laptop.
Most sensible parents would be clue-d up enough to take some interesting activities on their flight to keep her amused. There’s plenty of suggestions on the internet if you need help. And sensible parents would normally ration screen time so that it is can be held back in reserve, as a ‘treat’ when needed.
Sadly though, Harlow is used to being electronically baby-sat in front of a screen most of the time on a daily basis, so it isn’t a novelty for her any more. Therefore they won’t hold her attention like they would for children who aren’t used to having screen access every day.
When, oh when will they actually start to put her needs first?