I am a member of Parent Center online. It is a very helpful resource for first time and experienced parents. I love getting updates on Fa's milestones and goals for her age group. This e-mail gave me douche-chills though...
No sillies, not the nap part...I can deal with 'quiet time' in her room, just as long as I get a break too...
Did you catch paragraph three??? Here, I'll paste it here for you so you can really get a good look:
"Being interested in the differences between girls and boys is a normal part of growing up. Try not to react with shock or horror if you find your child in the midst of an anatomy check with another child. Just let both children know that penises and vaginas are kept private and steer them toward another activity. They'll probably be relieved, since they may already have some sense that the game they were playing is taboo."
What the? It starts this early?! For Christ's sake. I can't deal with that. Now, I know if you've read this post...you know I am all for being honest and real when it comes to 'life lessons'. But three? Holy Canoli people. I don't think I'm quite ready for honesty that early...I need a drink.
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Also, she still refuses to pee or poop on the potty. I am trying all sorts of negotiation tools. Cookies, m&m's, Littlest Pet Shop Pets, Rubber Gloves...(Yes, rubber gloves the kid likes to pretend to be a doctor, ugh...see above) Nothing. Jeez this kid has a stiff constitution. She will be the girl who walks down the aisle in a Depends.
8 comments:
I have not yet reached the potty training stage with my baby but I'm dreading it already. I'm sure your child will get the hang of it soon. After all, there's nothing the Wonder Mom in you can't do! ;p
Three does seem a bit early for such discussions.
Wow ... 3 and exploring?!?! How often are 3 yr olds on their own to explore!??! We are still doing supervised play.
Potty will come .... Becca did really well hanging out naked ... but it being winter I am not sure if that would work for you .... If your house is warm enough ...
Hailey's daycare director told us to buy a potty training doll this weekend. Sigh. I give up. Get some depends for me too.
I love those e-mails. I get them too, but I don't remember anything about THAT topic!
Don't worry, she'll go potty when she's ready! She will!
Did you say DOUCHE-CHILLS?!?! That is f*ing fun-ny!!! I have always tried to be honest, but age appropriate. You will handle it with wit and grace when the time comes, but three does seem a bit young. My six year old did tell me that he & his friend (who is a girl) were playing at her house the other day. He was the doctor, and she was having a baby....so he had to cut her tummy to get the baby out. Yes, his mom had a C-section...how did you know? Thank God...think of the alternative! Maybe SF will marry The President & they can have a toast with her in Depends & he with a sippy cup...or maybe she'll choose Fat Baby & he'll say the vows with his paccy firmly in place! Don't sweat it, honey!
My oldest is three. We have yet to cross this bridge. I'm not looking forwad to the day!
Almost fell out of my chair at the "douche chills" line!!
I agree with Dana. So what if you and Jenny have little princesses who'll potty when they damn well please. S'okay! Everyone else (read: daycare teachers) just needs to get over it! I haven't reached that phase yet with my little princess, but I fully expect her to be stubborn and manipulative just like ... um, her daddy! Yeah, that's right! And being just a little stubborn myself, I will stand up to those well-meaning but pushy daycare teachers (and anyone else). My baby can be a baby as long as she wants. I really don't think any of our princesses will need Depends on their wedding days. (I'm the one who'll probably need them when mine gets married. Old mommy, ya know!)
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