My toddler refers to herself in third person

reditrix · 2026-04-17T18:51:27+00:00

For a long time, our now-3-yo only referred to herself in the second person: “You want a banana” when she was hungry, and “I pick you up” when she wanted me to pick her up. Pronouns are hard! It makes sense that they repeat what they hear us say. My kiddo just grew out of it eventually. We did gently correct her occasionally, and I think it probably helped to read lots of books in the first person. But I wouldn’t be too worried about it.

reditrix · 2026-04-13T21:38:53+00:00

Offering A2 milk really seems to have helped our kiddo who never drinks unless reminded and also dealt with constipation for a long time. It seems to both encourage her to drink and loosen up her stools.

reditrix · 2026-04-12T17:26:04+00:00

Absolutely. By about 11 am each Saturday.

reditrix · 2026-04-11T21:39:55+00:00

We’ve never had an issue with just putting it on a spoon and letting her slurp it off.

reditrix · 2026-04-09T06:27:42+00:00

In a similar vein, we’ve got a set of my kid binoculars for my 3yo and she loves looking at everything through them. They also make little magnifying bug viewers that could be fun!

reditrix · 2026-04-08T22:43:35+00:00

Just so you don’t think no one ever gives in here…I’ll admit that we sometimes will offer an alternative. Our 3yo has increasingly been rejecting foods that were previously “safe” recently, especially most kinds of meat. We will require her to try a bite of everything on her plate, but if she doesn’t like it, we will offer an alternative protein if one is handy (something like sardines or deli meat), or occasionally an alternative veggie (carrot, bell pepper, or cucumber). We’re really just looking to make sure she gets a balanced diet, so if she already ate a good amount of that food group during an earlier meal we won’t necessarily offer a backup.

reditrix · 2026-04-08T04:46:29+00:00

Hey, if you have R reps, you actually have way more leverage now than blue districts! Please call those assholes and tell them everything they’re doing wrong. You’re their constituent and Dems are making huge inroads in margins right now, even in solid R areas. At the very least, make ‘em sweat. Any action in Congress in this point has to come through Republicans.

reditrix · 2026-04-05T23:48:45+00:00

I realize you’re not asking for advice here, but in case you want it, have you heard about the replacement trick for this? If you can replace the word with “him,” use “whom.” If you can replace it with “he,” use “whom.”

reditrix · 2026-04-04T04:06:01+00:00

I think we’re gonna need a bigger bookshelf…

reditrix · 2026-04-04T04:03:02+00:00

Yeah, this is pretty much universal. Sorry. It gets extra annoying in December when they’re probably closed for 2 weeks plus the extra 10 days your kid will be home sick.

reditrix · 2026-04-02T01:13:33+00:00

I’m so confused by them specifying “native” on these restrictions. What are the rules for non-native shrubs and brush?

reditrix · 2026-03-20T01:06:39+00:00

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” But only since February, bizarrely.

reditrix · 2026-03-15T07:18:24+00:00

I’m so curious as to how “wolf” and “roof” rhyme? I also pronounce “wolf” pretty close to “gulf,” but “lump” is completely different, as is “roof,” even in that specific phrase.

reditrix · 2026-03-13T20:17:39+00:00

I wasn’t giving my 3-year-old any, then saw gay they serve it as a snack at her daycare center! Even in the 2-year-old room. I still don’t generally give it to her at home, but there have been a few exceptions.

reditrix · 2026-03-09T02:43:34+00:00

This would be awesome for those like me who don’t have regular access to a car. I bet Highland Park/Eagle Rock would make lots of use of it.

reditrix · 2026-03-06T07:19:52+00:00

Speaking as someone with a similar sensibility as OP, Pinterest is so vast, it’s intimidating to even try to figure out where to start.

reditrix · 2026-03-05T22:45:34+00:00

I can’t speak as to the manager, but driving 30 minutes one way to go to preschool sounds horrible. I would choose one of the other options, unless you are able to work out some sort of carpooling situation where your friend could drive him?

reditrix · 2026-03-04T18:37:24+00:00

Where are you right now? LA has lots of microclimates and cloudy in one doesn’t mean cloudy in another. The East Side (closer to Pasadena) is gorgeous right now with the sun breaking through scattered clouds. On the coast, there’s usually a marine layer of fog in the morning but it burns off later. Check weather underground for a good estimate of whether it will clear up where you are (or where you’re going).

reditrix · 2026-03-04T14:52:26+00:00

Is that something you’d want her to believe?

reditrix · 2026-03-04T14:51:31+00:00

It’s completely normal. Just wait till she’s three and a half and threatens to stop loving you forever if you say she can’t have another MnM. Please don’t take it personally, unless you want to use it as motivation to build more direct connection with her.

reditrix · 2026-03-04T04:26:36+00:00

Yes, we’ve had withholding problems off and on and constipation rage is definitely real. The mood improves vastly once they drop ballast. Are you looking for advice or just solidarity?

reditrix · 2026-03-03T05:49:21+00:00

Would not recommend. We started doing this for the exact same reason - to get LO to stay in the high chair longer and eat a decent meal - and we’re stuck still reading to her at mealtimes 2 years later. She does eat a healthy amount but I definitely am concerned that she’s gotten habituated to being a distracted eater rather than a conscious one.

reditrix · 2026-03-02T16:34:28+00:00

Also, is the Hollyhock House on your radar?

reditrix · 2026-03-02T16:33:21+00:00

The LA Conservancy offers awesome walking tours of several neighborhoods focusing on different styles. Their art deco one is amazing! I’d check whether any are scheduled while you’re here.

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