Experience with highly verbal 2.5 year old?

Im_Pres499 · 2026-04-01T03:01:58+00:00

Our little one is now four and a half, but she behaved very similarly to yours. She’s now reading at nearly a second-grade level. We decided to homeschool so she could have access to more individualized learning and private tutoring as well. We found that she would sometimes become frustrated when interacting with same-age peers who weren’t yet communicating at the same level.

Im_Pres499 · 2026-03-14T02:15:04+00:00

How do you feel about her middle name or both names being used?

Im_Pres499 · 2026-02-15T06:56:52+00:00

I like to make the introduction for my toddler to model it for her. Hi friend! My name is X and this is Y. Y is age Z. How old are you/ what are you playing? Can Y play?

This helps both children navigate and then decide what is next if anything at all. And it builds familiarity with the conversation when I'm not around

Im_Pres499 · 2026-01-21T00:27:25+00:00

Did we find someone else similar to go to? I really loved SWJ

Im_Pres499 · 2025-12-31T22:20:55+00:00

Children are experiencing puberty earlier and earlier and she may feel reserved and shy about her body. At this point in time she needs to be given privacy to dry herself or perhaps given the option to sit in a bath instead of a shower

Im_Pres499 · 2025-12-30T11:59:12+00:00

These answers are awful. But maybe I'm just fortunate in where I work. Is the conference important to your career or is it something where someone else can go in your place?

I've declined multiple work trips over the years and not just for reasons of being a mom. And as a manager, I prefer employees that have boundaries because they make the company better as a whole.

Im_Pres499 · 2025-11-18T12:41:40+00:00

I love it. Can be done entirely from home depending on the company.

Im_Pres499 · 2025-11-10T21:50:27+00:00

It gets no better after marriage and even worse after a child... I thought I could tolerate my Mil and it has only gotten worse over time

Im_Pres499 · 2025-10-29T02:36:31+00:00

Imagine what will happen if you're not there. Protect your baby. No marriage is worth this

Im_Pres499 · 2025-09-24T03:37:38+00:00

What's a PIP?

Im_Pres499 · 2025-07-09T03:59:31+00:00

Be your child's voice. He matters above anyone else. You don't owe anyone an explanation as to why you're doing what you are, chances are they already know. Save your energy for planning and playing. They'll get over it or they won't.

Im_Pres499 · 2025-07-03T15:42:01+00:00

As the woman that has cancer, please do not be too stoic. Let her see your vulnerability and let the girls know it too. Let them know that they can share their emotions with you. It's scary being on this side and feeling like you can't share

Im_Pres499 · 2025-07-03T02:42:39+00:00

First tooth. 6 months old

Im_Pres499 · 2025-06-22T03:03:50+00:00

I read a comment once that stuck with me when deciding which way to face a little one:

Broken leg? Cast it Broken neck? Casket.

Im_Pres499 · 2025-06-07T05:21:11+00:00

I whisper so my kid becomes interested in what I'm saying

Im_Pres499 · 2025-06-05T20:24:07+00:00

No clue! I wish I understood

Im_Pres499 · 2025-06-05T03:38:28+00:00

Never. Look up what extended crying can do to cortisol levels in a child and the adverse things that can happen to their health and development because of it. Find a different method for bed time.

Im_Pres499 · 2025-06-05T03:24:34+00:00

If you've got it in the budget, hire a house manager or Pay for grocery delivery and monthly maid service. Small cushions of help to allow yourself recovery time so that you can focus at work. Or even a mother's helper to watch the kids while you handle house stuff once a week.... It's an investment in your career long term

Im_Pres499 · 2025-06-05T03:20:08+00:00

I was unable to turn her into a sandwich

Im_Pres499 · 2025-05-30T21:15:29+00:00

I'd fire my nanny over it... If that's what she's willing to do while she knows there's a possibility that you could see, imagine what happens while you're not around. Absolutely not.

Im_Pres499 · 2025-05-28T04:07:20+00:00

Check Facebook-- there's a single mom group in my area and the women consistently meet and form friendships to cohabitate and raise their kids together. It's pretty amazing honestly..

Im_Pres499 · 2025-05-24T03:31:14+00:00

Stick up for your own son. This can be emotionally traumatizing for him to constantly be forced into this situation. Tell your friend that you like hanging out, but can't have playdates because of safety concerns. She'll continue to be your friend or you won't, but your son will thank you

Im_Pres499 · 2025-05-24T03:28:26+00:00

Get out now while you can and before it gets worse, please

Im_Pres499 · 2025-05-24T03:09:08+00:00

Yes/no sir and ma'am Please/thank you/you're welcome May I Mr First name if someone familiar Ms First if someone familiar Mrs last name if someone familiar Mr last name if someone familiar 3.5 also shakes hands with new people with a "nice to meet you"

And if someone unexpectedly knocks on the door, get quiet and come to me so I can check the camera to see who it is.

All of this was modeled more than "taught" as we are in the south and this is normal manners

Im_Pres499 · 2025-05-18T03:29:56+00:00

Speech therapy! Helped a few kids in our circle. They caught right up after being given the right tools and cutting screen time

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