[IG_Semmelweiss]

Glad this worked for you.

For our kids, they do sports. Heavy duty sports, since age 2-3.

Now they basically volunteer to sleep on their own.

Bedtime is not a drag. Its a priviledge. And Its glorious.

Every kid is different. But they are all energy machines. Starve the machine of energy, or use it all up, and the machine will go idle. .You have to find what sticks.

[klipt]

What kind of sports are good for a two year old, and how do you take them to the sports if both parents work?

[IG_Semmelweiss]

You would be surprised what kids can do with a soccer ball at that age.

You do need a nearby fenced playground that attracts other kids, so you can work for hours without having to be in the middle of it.

Their self-service probably begins at earnest at 3 yrs, though, to be fair.

Before that, its all home playing.

But be creative. If the above situation is not for you, then a properly weatherized, large jaccuzzi is also a great option for an old toddler, particularly if you have a retired grandma or a nanny nearby that can watch them as a hawk.

A toddler, or really any kid below 8 yrs will not run out of things to do in a jacuzzi. Particularly if outdoor temp is above 75F

There will be the occasional crying from someone getting pushed while playing soccer, or scared and swallowing water because another toddler pushes the infant down temporarily. Activities that push kids to exert themselves do come with periods of difficulty. That's also energy-draining.

[mrleinad]

Crossfit. And bodybuilding of course.

Seriously, I had the same question when I read that.

[FooBarWidget]

Isn't bodybuilding bad for kids' growth in tallness? At least, that's what I read.

If one of your kids is male, then he might resent his lack of tallness once he reaches the reproductive age.

[dragonwriter]

> Isn’t bodybuilding bad for kids’ growth in tallness?

Bodybuilding, as such, is generally considered dangerous for kids; whereas age-appropriate strength training is not (though even that is generally recommended for significantly older than 2, most sources I’ve seen suggest not younger than 6-8 to start.)

[Cipater]

What counts as a heavy duty sport for a 2 year old?