Children's entertainer Ms Rachel has told parents they do not need to spend hours playing with their toddlers, suggesting a simpler 10-minute daily activity instead. In a TikTok post to her 12.3 million followers, she said it is important to take 10 minutes each day to follow your child's lead and "immerse yourself in their world."
Response to a Parent's Confession
The social media star was responding to a comment from a parent who admitted they "hate playing with their toddler." She began: "You do not have to be Elsa for three hours. I've tried it and it's too hard."
She added: "Playing with a toddler can be boring and repetitive and it's okay that you feel this way, no judgement. We all have different gifts as parents, I hate cooking and I do microwave chicken nuggets a lot and I can do the creative play."
Practical Advice and Reactions
Ms Rachel suggested alternative activities such as cooking, going to the playground, playing soccer, or doing art with toddlers. She concluded: "I think for 10 minutes a day that's a good goal to follow your child's lead and just immerse yourself in their world. But you do not have to be Elsa for three hours, I've tried it and it's too hard."
Parents shared their thoughts in the comments, with one joking: "Playing with toddlers is hard because they constantly change the rules." Another added: "Try singing songs with them, that counts as playing!" A third commented: "Party princess here... I've been Elsa for three hours. Can confirm, it's not sustainable."
Background on the Entertainer
The entertainer, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, has become a household name with billions of views across hundreds of videos on YouTube aimed at toddlers and children. Her videos focus on early language development, speech milestones, sign language, and gestures for toddlers.
