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Hi Daniel, The Early Childhood Show is a family fun day taking place on Saturday 27 July 10:30 to 15:30 at the Goose Green Centre. It is free for children and only ?2 for adults and there will be lots going on. We will have face painting, music sessions at 12pm and 2pm, interactive cupcake making, and lots more. Please do come along and check out www.earlychildhoodshow.com and https://www.facebook.com/events/307809846017895/ Looking forward to seeing you there !! Bianca

As a qualified early years professional and an experienced practitioner, I would say that from your post, your son sounds like he needs some more stimulation (of a specific kind) to engage his growing mind. From your post it is not clear if your child attends daycare/childcare but it is not uncommon for boys of this age to display this kind of behaviour, especially those not in nursery. They become bored easily yet they have the ability to concentrate for longer periods of time, so this needs to be supported in the right way. Three is a vital age for cognitive development (language and brain) and a young boy at this stage can often become transfixed with one thing (i.e. Thomas) as this is allowing them to explore a particular schema (or pattern of behaviour) that they are discovering. From your post, I would say the following: 1. Perhaps he no longer wants to explore lego, puzzles, or football as much as before. There is a great book called You Choose by Nick Sharratt that you can read and share with him, which will allow him to pick out things he likes and may give you some clues on other things to try. 2. He may want more stimulation from other children - boys in particular. Can you set up any play dates with friends and see how he bonds there. 3. Be firm but fair with his behaviour. According to Piaget, a key figure in child psychology, children are in the egocentric development phase from age 2-6, where they can only think from their own point of view, and this dominates their thoughts. Being firm, but also giving him a bit of room should stop the not listening as far as possible. If you want to chat further, come down to the Early Childhood Show - 27 July at Goose Green Centre, and I will be happy to chat with you if you still have concerns. Bianca [email protected]