So my three year old has, since she was little, been really into jumping. I try to warn her that she could seriously injure herself, but this hasn’t happened yet so she doesn’t think I’m serious. But she jumps over and off anything. Sisters bunk bed to the armchair 2 meters away? No problem. Bunk bed to the floor? Sticks the landing every time. I swear my partner must have cheated on me with a f##king spider monkey.
How do I convince her to not do the jumps that could break her ankle if she lands wrong? I’m not getting through to her. I’m happy she is physically active, but she’s taking the piss.
This is the answer. It also covers the possibility that all she needs is to spend energy once a day and will be a chill kid the rest of the day.
Does she run a lot if she’s taken to an open area?
Not so much. If she can’t get airborne, she complains about walking and wants to be carried.