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Saying Goobye...
Asked by L._. from San Diego
on March 2, 2012
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I just wanted to say goobye to those of you that have been a welcome part of my life for so long. I will miss Mamapedia and will likely think 15 times per day about c...
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- I'll think back on this thread and laugh. When I remember. (get your daily dose of drama yet?)
- I LOVE the Lord, and I LOVE mamapedia. My place is secure with the Lord, and I will see Heaven some day. Peace. (Literally, not sarcastically.)
- I hope that you find a Christian mom's site so that you will no longer have to be exposed to the opinions, desires and needs of others who may not always share your be...
Is the Saying True?
Asked by J.F. from Medford
on June 11, 2008
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Hi! My name is J. and I am uncertain whether or not to expose my son to the chicken pox. The doctor and my friends have said that it is easier for the children when th...
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- J., I applaud you for doing what you think is best for your child. CP is definitely not a life-threatening disease unless you have an immunosuppressed child. Let y...
- Ahhhh, the good old chicken pox parties! These were very common years ago before the vaccine was developed. Parents would get their kids together in the hopes that the...
- You have received lots of advice. I'll add just one thing. The nephew of a friend was ill with chicken pox. I don't know how it happened but he ended up hospitalize...
3-Year-old Saying I'm "Hurting" Him
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on January 23, 2012
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For the past week or so my 3-year-old son has been saying I'm hurting him when I touch him. It doesn't seem like a constant thing -- I'll be tickling him and he will b...
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- its called growing pains
- Sounds like to me that when he likes it, it's okay. When he doesn't want to do whatever it is you are wanting him to do, doesn't want to be hemmed in, or doesn't like...
- My daughter still does this, she's 6...anything she ever said was "hurting" turned out nothing was wrong...sounds like your son is doing the same thing, just checking ...
18 Month Old Not Saying Much
Asked by J.G. from Canton
on March 24, 2009
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I just returned from my son's 18 month appointment. My doctor seemed mildly concerned that my son isn't saying much beyond "Mama, Dadda, Hi, and Nana". He also doesn...
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- Hi J.! You could do one of two things: 1)The "Wait and See" approach, or 2)take action now. My son, now 28 months old, is just learning to say words other than Mamm...
- First off don't panic. When my daughter was 2 I took her in for her well-child checkup and she wasn't really saying much either, pretty much the same things your 18 m...
- Consider setting him up for an evaluation through "First Steps" it is free or close to it depending on your income. We did this when our son was 2 and it put us at eas...
16 Month Old Not Saying Any Words
Asked by M.Q. from Chicago
on June 3, 2009
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Hi,
So I'm not sure if I should be worried or not as I have had many mixed responses from family and friends. At my son's 15 month checkup my doctor asked if he was...
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- My son was not really saying anything at 15 months old either. Our ped said it is normal for some boys not to really start talking until 19-24 months old. At 15 months...
- Call EI and get the process started today! (It will take about a month before everything is complete and you have some answers about whether or not there is a develop...
- I think Mom L K said it the best, you should have the Early Intervention evaluation. The sooner you get speech therapy, the better. My son also spoke very little at t...
My Three Year Old Daughter Keeps Saying She Has a Girlfriend
Asked by A.B. from Sherman
on September 9, 2007
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i dont now if i should be worried but my three year old daughter keeps saying she has a girlfriend and that they are going to go on a date what should i tell her.
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- I would not be worried about her having a pretend date with a pretend girl. I think this is normal pretend behavior. I would tell her to have fun and be nice to the gi...
- I wouldn't tell her anything. I would bet she has heard your older son say that. Little kids that age often play house, girlfriend/boyfriend, or even are getting marri...
- Honestly at this age, I wouldn't make a deal of it at all! I might say "yeah, Mommy has lots of girlfriends too. We love to go out for girls night out! Being friends ...
My 2 Year Old Is Saying "Oh Sh*t!"
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on December 19, 2011
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So it has finally happened. Although our family doesn't curse (at least regularly), my 2.5 year old has started saying "oh sh*t" in the correct context! At first, I ...
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- just tell him... no don't say that. Add on its a naughty word if you want to. Ignore it and soon enough he will be on to the the next catch phrase and hopefully its...
- Oh sh$t! That's bad! Lol. Yes, correct your own curse to "Oh shoot!" and corrects his too. (if you are ok with him using it) Of course do this like you are cor...
- Our twins great grandma says oh sh#t! alot and out 2yo twins have picked it up. Its a domino effect. When one says it the other one will. testing boundaries is a thing...
How to Handle Preschooler Saying Honest but Embarrassing Things
Asked by C.L. from Los Angeles
on June 10, 2012
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The other day I was talking with a woman in her 50s and my 4 year old daughter turned to me and smiled and said "She looks old!". I was so embarrassed and complete to...
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- From a very young age, I ALWAYS told my daughter that if she wanted to comment about someone's appearance (hair color, short, fat, old, young, cute, etc.) she should w...
- My son is great with this, but it did take teaching. It started when we moved from TX to SC.....where we lived before, I think you'd actually be shunned for smoking. N...
- Mature adults will not take offense to the truth from a young child. I would just smile and continue with the conversation. I think trying to teach a child what is...
RE: 22 Month Old Not Saying Many Words
Asked by D.H. from Louisville
on January 25, 2007
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My 22-month old is not saying many words; approximately 40 words. I've contacted First Steps and had the preliminary assessment; they said my child does qualify for t...
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- Hi D.. First Steps is a wonderful program that will not only work with your child until they are 3, they will also help with the transition into pre-school. My young...
- My daughter was not speaking at all at 24 months so I went through first steps and she quilified and I think it is a great program as long as you are willing to work w...
- Some kids just take a little longer to talk. My 22 month old son still grunts alot for things. Try not to worry yet. :)
Ikids Constantly Saying "Poopy Butt"
Asked by X.O. from Chicago
on October 22, 2011
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My 4 and 2 year olds will NOT stop saying, "poopy butt." Normally my strategy is to ignore such behavior, and after a day or so it goes away if I don't give it any at...
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- Why do boys seem to go through this phase? My two did too. I don't remember doing much about it and it just seemed to pass. They are 17 & 14 now and they don't curs...
- We have done the same as a few others below. We call any undesirable words potty talk and the kids are welcome to use those words in the bathroom. Sometimes I hear my ...
- I suggest startteling them with your "not happy" voice. A sudden sharp, "NO! We do NOT say that in this house! I don't want to hear ever again." I think letting them s...
