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Comment on Two-year old’s speech development by Caryn

Caryn — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:15:36 +0000

My 25 month old says little but understands everything. He has been at home with his grandparents since 2 months old when my husband and I had to go back to work follow leave. With no siblings at home (yet) and few neighbors his age, we decided to enroll him in 1/2 day care to help him become more social. After three (3) 1/2 days, the so-called educators at his day care center wanted to have him evaluated. They said his social skills, was very empathic to the needs of others, played well with others but they had a so-called problems with him. He wanted their time and attention (asking them to read to him, showing teachers his work, asking to be picked up, etc.). Go figure!. He is an only child, the first grandchild and home schooled since day one. They stop short of calling my toddler autistic but said he was developmental delayed. We called the peditrician because we were so very concerned. Doctor said the teacher was a fool and our child was perfectly normal in his development! We pulled him out of that day care immediately! What’s wrong is these so-called educators who want toddlers to talk because they don’t want to work to actually teach a child to play independently! When I was a kid, it wasn’t like it is today. My parents didn’t have to work 2 jobs to enjoy a decent standard of living. Children were at home with one parent and socialized regularly with the many other children in the neighborhood. Toddlers were allowed to develop their language and social skills naturally. Now, it seems everyone wants these toddlers talking by 24 months. Life isn’t a race! Amber, I hope you don’t worry too much. Sounds like your daughter is a happy, healthy kid.

Comment on How to teach my child to write the numbers by shobha

shobha — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:22:37 +0000

T H A N K U S O M U C H ……………………………………………….

Comment on How to teach my child to write the numbers by sapphire

sapphire — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:13:38 +0000

Great advice!! Love this blog and I will be back for more tips!

Comment on Nutrition for babies, toddlers and preschoolers – what to eat? by Obese kids have heart disease « Preventingobesity’s Weblog

Obese kids have heart disease « Preventingobesity’s Weblog — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:29:10 +0000

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Comment on Learning to write letters and numbers begins during infancy and toddlerhood by Smarter babies « Preventingobesity’s Weblog

Smarter babies « Preventingobesity’s Weblog — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:19:53 +0000

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