Talking & First Words
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Tips for Talking
Asked by C.C. from Miami
on June 25, 2008
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I have a two year old baby but since he watches tv in one language and we speak in other,now he has became in a late talking baby. Do you have any tips for make him t...
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- I've worked with infants and toddlers for over 20 years and speaking and learning more than one language is not any problem at all...it actually stimulates a part of t...
- "Babby Babble" is a name of a video available at Amazon...you can read my review there as well ("Z's Mama"). Aside from speech therapy & the ideas/tips from the therap...
- Hi, C.. I would suggest just talking to him more and trying to get him to talk to you. Maybe less TV would help, too. Some kids just don't talk very much right away. T...
Toddler Not Talking
Asked by C.G. from San Diego
on June 28, 2009
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Hello everyone my name is C. .I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT MY 2YR OLD.Well i have three boys.9/2/3 YRS OLD and all a hand full.Well my concern is about my 2 yr old.He is no...
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- do the other kids talk for him? That is the 1st thing that comes to mind
- It is worth getting it checked out. First discuss it w/ your pediatrician. Get a referral to an audiologist to make sure his hearing is normal. (Hearing problems may b...
- Hello C., I have a similar case but my boy is 4 now and he is going to special speech education, he started going when he was 2 1/2, we took him to the Dr. and he s...
Talking to My Teen?
Asked by M.M. from Springfield
on November 8, 2011
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Okay so i have a 6 kids, 4 boys and 2 girls. My 14 year old girl has reccently been noticing males a little more lately, and ive been trying to give "the talk" but it ...
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- Ha, yes, I did the car drive with the talk.. Works great.. she won't feel like you are waiting for her reactions. But our daughter was 8. Then every once in a ...
- I started talking when my now 16 yr old was a toddler. My mom was the one who freaked about communication and I vowed that I would always be open and honest with my...
- I suggest that you find a couple of good books that give her the info you want her to have and give them to her. That way she does get the basics and you can use them...
Learning to Talk
Asked by A.B. from Pittsburgh
on February 23, 2007
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i am wondering if my daughter is behind? she barley talks, she only says a few words here and there. she's not saying sentences yet. she says uhoh, oh no, momma, dadd...
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- As a mother of a 3 yr old with PDD (autism) and for a peace of mind get your child evaluated by an Infant/Toddler organization for your area. It's a good start to find...
- I am a speech language pathologist. It is not unusual for a child to have delayed communication as a result of trauma. It is also not unusual for a word to be said a...
- The best thing you can continue to do is to love your daughter like you already do. Since she ha shad traumatic experiences, she may be a little wary of new experienc...
Child Not Talking
Asked by T.K. from New Orleans
on February 12, 2007
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My son is now 16 months old and is not talking yet. He says a few words, like mommy and daddy and bubba for his baby brother, but that is it. I was just wondering is ...
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- Remember, he is your child! Don't worry, kids progress at different stages. As long as he's saying some words you know he can speak that's great. Keep doing what yo...
- Never fear. I actually used the word retarted b/c my son said very little. Low and behold the switch went on and he has not stopped talking since. It was a little a...
- Your son is fine. All children have different schedules. Keep having conversations with him and in time, you will be looking for the occasional "mute" button. Serio...
Talking Back?
Asked by L.B. from Minneapolis
on July 25, 2006
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I have a neighbor that has a daughter that will argue with anything yu say, and talks back a lot. My son does the same thing ocasionaly any help?
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- I would agree with Jessica, but maybe take it a step further. When the girl is being disrepectful in your home tell her that you don't like that behavior in your home...
- Here is what I would do... Sit your son down and talk to him about what he thinks about the little girl talking to her mom disrespectfully. Then tell him how you fee...
- Never respond. This is why they are doing it. They feel that this is a good source of attention. Remember, good or bad, kids do things for attention. If you can ig...
Talking CONSTANTLY
Asked by A.Y. from Houston
on August 27, 2007
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My son has always been very "spirited"....he's been "more" of everything. Requires more, wants more, loves more, gives more, more energy, exhausts his parents more, et...
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- Have you had him evaluated? If you are concerned, please do so, don't wait cause it will only get worse. If you want a referral to someone that can do a good eval, l...
- Sounds like my son, who was diagnosed with ADHD at 3. He began taking ritalin at 4 because his inability to control his impulses was getting him into trouble at dayca...
- I would say to talk to his doctor about the ADD/ADHD. But I won't medicate him unless he really need it. How is he when he is eating? Talking or does he eat. Maybe he ...
Who Do You Talk to About Your Life/relationship?
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on November 14, 2010
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Hey mamas,
I think I am asking a question that is just not really answerable, but I guess I am just a little down at the moment. I just feel like I have no-one in my...
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- Hi J., I have a long-term relationship with a counselor that I go see from time to time. Having this relationship is great, because counselors and therapists are 1....
- I am in a Women's Group that started out as a "Mothers Group." When the kids got older and became more about ourselves it became a "Women's Group." Two trusted fri...
- I talk to my co workers (I know that doesnt help you) it really helps to have someone in similar situation, hubby and children and working. I hope you find someone to...
Back Talking...What to Do?
Asked by J.M. from Houston
on July 24, 2007
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My 11 Y/O son is showing a complete lack of respect for me. He gives me hugs and likes to spend time with me, but when I correct him or tell him to do a chore he somet...
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- J., take your mother-in-law's advice and "pop" him in the mouth the next time he mouths off to you. You may have to do it a few times but, trust me, it does work. I ...
- I am so sorry that you are having to deal with this. I know it is hard to know what is right or wrong as a parent. I would deffinately suggest to pop him in the ...
- Jannet as long as I can read, all these ladies have given you terrific advice.I specially enjoyed reading Tippi's! Daddy's support is a must, specially when dealing w...
Toddler Talking
Asked by S.B. from Lincoln
on February 19, 2010
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I've been wondering whether I should ask or not because I know some don't talk until they're two years old, and some have spoken their first word when they were 10 mon...
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- He should be able to repeat, or attempt to repeat, many words that you say. By 18 months he should have a "rapidly expanding vocabulary of words" (they may not be "in...
- I have a late talker. She was 2.5. I took her to speech pathologists and the like only to be told she was fine many times. Her fine motor skills were beyond that of...
- It's okay, Sauci. You need to focus more on it if he doesn't have a lot more words by age 2. If you are still concerned by then, get a speech evaluation set up for w...
