Talking & First Words
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When to Have the "Talk"
Asked by A.L. from Charleston
on June 24, 2011
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Just curious as to what age most moms out there are having the period and sex talk with your daughters. Mine is 8 years old, and is becoming more curious as to what ta...
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- As a mom of a teen (16) who just informed me that she and her boyfriend are "serious," I definitely say the sooner the better. Establish a dialogue as soon as you can...
- Hi mommy! I agree...it should be 'ongoing' from the moment they notice the difference between boys and girls...age (and name IMO) appropriate of course... BUT......
- I do agree with not giving her too much info too early for her to lie awake and worry about. Actually my mom gave me the barest minimum and I am thankful in that way ...
When to Have the Talk?
Asked by W.K. from New York
on June 23, 2011
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I have three kids - two boys 18 & 17 and one girl thats almost 8.
I was a late bloomer, I didnt start a period and didnt develop breasts until 13. I dunno about ...
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- Where we live our daughters are given the lighter side of things (plus a video in 4th or 5th grade provided the parents consent). Although I was 15 when I got my peri...
- the time for the talk is when they are a toddler....talk to them about YOUR morals and values...lead by example... With your teenagers - i hope it's not too late!
- My daughter is going to be 6 in a couple months. She already knows about periods, puberty, bras, sex, all of it. She has seen me buy tampons, and seen them in the ...
"The Talk"
Asked by J.F. from Toledo
on March 5, 2010
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Ok mommies! I think its time to have "the talk" with my daughter who turned 9 in November. I have dreaded this for a very long time now but I don't think I should pu...
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- First of all I think it is good that you are planning to talk to her. If you are uncomfortable talking to her....then do it while you are driving around and not looki...
- I remember at that age watching with my parents a beautiful PBS show about how babies are made. It was well done and didn't take away from my beliefs. Other kids I kne...
- Hi- I'm sorry but you're kidding yourself if you think the only info she has is what you've told her. She's 9 years old! Do you really think she thinks God puts a baby...
Talking
Asked by M.M. from Orlando
on March 8, 2008
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My 19 month old twin boys are not talking yet to other people. They seem to have develop their own "twin language" which I have heard is very common for twins and mult...
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- M., I have twin boys as well. They are 3 now. I encountered the same problem when the pediatrician expressed concern during their 18 month check up. At that time I wa...
- I am a Speech Language Pathologist in the area who is currently a stay at home mom. It is true that many insurance companies don't want to pay for treatment for develo...
- Good Morning M., I am D. and I wrote to another question in legnth but you are on the mark and should check with the Early Steps intervention in your area it is the fi...
Talking
Asked by B.B. from Davenport
on November 20, 2009
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My daughter recently turned 1. I am a little concerned that she is not talking yet. She babbles once in awhile, and occasionally if shes upset she will say "ma." I h...
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- My friend had similar concerns, but her doctor told her that as long as she had 6 words by 18 months, there was no reason to be concerned. It sounds like you're alr...
- Babies can say their first word any time between 10 months and 18 months. She just may not feel the need to say anything yet. And she may be concentrating on other a...
- I wouldn't be overly concerned about it at this point as some children wait quite a while before talking. Have you tried teaching her some sign language? Studies hav...
Not Talking
Asked by J.J. from Houston
on June 25, 2007
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I have not yet made the 2 yr check-up appointment, I will have it in the next two weeks; but I am wondering when my daughter might start talking. She understands every...
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- Hi J., I'm a PPCD teacher (preschool program for children with disabilities) in CCISD. While your child is 2 I would encourage you to contact ECI (early childhood int...
- While I believe taking advantage of what help the government offers, and being cautions, there are other thing to consider. We often want our children to always be on ...
- You should try to encourage her to use the word, not just grunt. Sometimes it just takes some kids longer than others. My son had the same problem. He did not start...
Is Your Kid SO Talkative?
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on April 29, 2011
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My son is 4.5
OMG my son is SOOOOOO talkative!
And to think, he was speech delayed, previously.
He is so articulate and has an astounding vocabulary and fertile ...
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- I gave our daughter permission to "not have to talk all of the time." I just told her at one point, "you know P, it is ok for us to just be here together. We do no...
- What works best for mine, is to stop whatever it is that I am trying to do and actively listen to them for several minutes. Then, after I have paid direct undivided a...
- :) Enjoy it and nod and say "oh yeah?" a lot.
At What Age to Have "THE TALK"?
Asked by K.C. from Boise
on March 22, 2013
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So we have together a 9 year old boy and a 9 year old daughter. Both just recently just turned 9. So we have sort of talked with them, but not directly about "sex". So...
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- Hey, as someone else said - you can never start too soon. I remember a boy in my Kindergarten class trying to "feel me up" on the school bus! This is reminding me...
- I think in some ways we have been having the talk since the very beginning. We started off with how special they are to us that they are a gift from God. We have tol...
- If you live in Chicago there's no need to worry. The public schools just announced that they're going to start teaching sex ed in kindergarten. Oh... but it will be ...
Not Walking or Talking
Asked by B. from Cleveland
on October 9, 2005
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My 15 month old is not walking or talking yet. He babbles but doesn't really talk and he only walks while holding onto furniture. He goes to the doctor soon. Should...
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- Don't worry!!! All Children are different. Many little boys do not talk until they are 2. Also, I know lots of kids who did not start walking until they were his ag...
- I am not sure when you sent this request, but I just wanted to tell you, my daughter Abbi, who is 3.5 now, did not walk until 16 months, and did not talk really at all...
- Dear B. I am a huge proponent of utilizing your pediatrician to the max capacity. if you have a question, call and talk to the nurse........that is why they are ther...
"That Talk" to You Daughter!
Asked by K.K. from Houston
on July 30, 2008
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Just looking for any advice from Moms on approaching the "Sex" talk with my 11 year old daughter. I want to approach it in a positive manner. I have heard "Start Talk...
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- Hi K.. The only thing I would like to add is to make sure you keep the conversation open. Let her know that if she has any questions she can come back and ask you. It ...
- My daughter is also 11 and we started a year or so ago with the American Girl book,"The Care & Keeping of You, The Body Book for Girl" It makes it easy to have discus...
- While I do not have any girls, a friend just used the book "The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls (American Girl Library)" by Valorie Schaefer and Norm ...
